CVE-2025-46636
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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-10

Assigner: Dell

Description
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.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-10
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-46636
EUVD
EUVD-2025-202264
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dell encryption *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-59 The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Dell Encryption versions prior to 11.12.1 is an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') issue. It allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially exploit the system by manipulating symbolic links before a file is accessed, which can lead to information tampering.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to information tampering by a low privileged attacker with local access. This means an attacker could alter information or data by exploiting the improper link resolution before file access.

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