CVE-2025-46637High· 7.3▾ TwilightDell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
▾ Twilight zone — High severity, or a signal on a lesser flaw
impact 40.2 · likelihood 0 · exploitation 0
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Last analysed / modified upstream
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Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
encryption < 11.12.1Upgrade past the affected range:
encryption 11.12.1Connected by shared product, vendor, weakness, or advisory.
CVE-2025-46636Medium· 6.6Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability
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