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CVE-2023-32474: 
Dell Display Manager vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Dell Display Manager application version 2.1.1.17 and prior contains a security vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-32474. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on February 6, 2024, affecting the Dell Display Manager software. The issue involves an insecure operation on Windows junction/mount point that could be exploited during the installation process (Dell Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.6 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. The weakness is categorized under CWE-1386 (Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point) and CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access) (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local malicious user to perform arbitrary folder or file deletion during the installation process of the Dell Display Manager application (Dell Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Dell has released version 2.1.1.21 on July 4, 2023, which addresses this vulnerability. Users are recommended to update to this version at the earliest opportunity. No workarounds are available for this vulnerability (Dell Advisory).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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Published date

CVE-2023-32451HIGH7.8
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  • cpe:2.3:a:dell:display_manager
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  • cpe:2.3:a:dell:display_manager
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  • Dell Display ManagerDell Display Manager
  • cpe:2.3:a:dell:display_manager
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