PT-2024-12193 · Unknown · Installshield

Published 2024-01-26 · Updated 2024-02-01 · CVE-2023-29081

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions InstallShield versions prior to 2023 R2

Description A vulnerability has been reported in Suite Setups built with versions prior to InstallShield 2023 R2. This vulnerability may allow locally authenticated users to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition when handling move operations on local, temporary folders.

Recommendations For versions prior to InstallShield 2023 R2, update to InstallShield 2023 R2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to local, temporary folders to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-29081

Affected Products

Installshield

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29081 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-29081 · Vendor Advisory
• https://community.flexera.com/t5/InstallShield-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2023-29081-InstallShield-Symlink-Vulnerability-Affecting/ta-p/305052 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/69628 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1750975985804288368 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1750996064360972390 · Twitter Post