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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-29081
CVE-2023-29081:
Flexera InstallShield vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability (CVE-2023-29081) has been identified in Suite Setups built with versions prior to InstallShield 2023 R2. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in January 2024, affecting InstallShield software installations (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability is related to incorrect default permissions (CWE-276) in the handling of move operations on local, temporary folders (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability can allow locally authenticated users to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition when handling move operations on local, temporary folders (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The recommended mitigation is to upgrade to InstallShield 2023 R2 or later versions, as this vulnerability affects versions prior to this release (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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