Vulnerability identifier: #VU79765

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-2023-28047

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Display Manager
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to Dell Display Manager contains an arbitrary file or folder creation vulnerability during installation. A local user can escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000211727/dsa-2023

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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.