CVE-2025-46636

Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.

CVSS v3 6.6 MEDIUM

6.6^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000394657/dsa-2025-442	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

08 Oct 2026, 10:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Dell Encryption, versiones anteriores a la 11.12.1, contienen una vulnerabilidad de resolución de enlace incorrecta antes del acceso a archivos ('Link Following'). Un atacante con pocos privilegios con acceso local podría potencialmente explotar esta vulnerabilidad, lo que podría llevar a la manipulación de información.

Information

Published : 2025-12-09 18:15

Updated : 2026-10-08 10:10

NVD link : CVE-2025-46636

Mitre link : CVE-2025-46636

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-46636

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Products Affected

dell

encryption

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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