CVE-2023-51654 (GCVE-0-2023-51654)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-26 05:33 – Updated: 2024-08-02 22:40
VLAI
Summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('Link Following') issue exists in iPrint&Scan Desktop for Windows versions 11.0.0 and earlier. A symlink attack by a malicious user may cause a Denial-of-service (DoS) condition on the PC.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Brother Industries, Ltd. iPrint&Scan Desktop for Windows Affected: 11.0.0 and earlier
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