CVE-2023-29081

Summary

CVE-2023-29081 is a recently disclosed vulnerability affecting Suite Setups built with versions of InstallShield prior to R2 2023. This issue grants locally authenticated users the ability to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is related to how InstallShield manages move operations on local, temporary folders, potentially leading to resource exhaustion and service disruption. This defect poses a risk to system stability and availability, making it a significant concern for organizations utilizing the affected software. Users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest InstallShield version to mitigate this issue.

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