vde-2022-015
HIGH CVSS 7.3 csaf_mieleciekg
Description
The Miele Benchmark Programming Tool on a Microsoft Windows operating system, selects a folder by default upon installation that is writable for all users (C:\\MIELE_SERVICE). After the installation of the tool, users without administrative privileges are able to exchange or delete executable files in this path.
Timeline
- Published
- 2022-04-27 12:00 UTC
- Last Modified
- 2022-04-27
CVSS Details
CVSS details not available.
Affected Products
No product information available.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References
No references available.
Linked Vulnerabilities
No linked vulnerabilities found.
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"text": "A new version (1.2.72) of the Benchmark Programming Tool, which closes the named vulnerability, is available for download on the Miele website: https://www.miele.de/p/miele-benchmark-programming-tool-2296.htm",
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