Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-29081
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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2023-29081
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2016:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2016:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2017:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2017:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2018:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2018:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2018:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2019:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2019:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2020:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2020:r3sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2021:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2021:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2022:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2022:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2023:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-29081
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 7 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-29081
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST | 2024-02-01 |
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
|
3.6
|
Flexera Software LLC | 2024-01-26 |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-29081
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During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-29081
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https://community.flexera.com/t5/InstallShield-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2023-29081-InstallShield-Symlink-Vulnerability-Affecting/ta-p/305052
CVE-2023-29081: InstallShield Symlink Vulnerability Affecting Suite Project Setups - CommunityThird Party Advisory
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