Vulnerability identifier: #VU7322

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8732

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dell Protected Workspace
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists in the ‘InvProtectDrv.sys’ driver component due to weak restrictions on the driver communication channel and additonal insufficient checks. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to turn off protection mechanisms and gain access to the system.

Mitigation
Update Dell Protected Workspace to version 6.3.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Dell Protected Workspace: 5.1.1-22303

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External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0246

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.