CVE-2023-6338

Summary

CVE-2023-6338 is a vulnerability affecting Lenovo's Universal Device Client (UDC). This issue involves uncontrolled search path vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by attackers with local access to execute code with elevated privileges. By manipulating the system's PATH environment variable, an attacker can potentially load and run malicious software, compromising the affected system. The UDC is a critical component for managing and deploying software updates and configurations across Lenovo devices. Therefore, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, requiring immediate mitigation measures.

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