What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4936?

CVE-2023-4936 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Displaylink CVE-2023-4936

MEDIUM

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2023-10-11 PSIRT@synaptics.com

Privilege Escalation Displaylink

6.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.7 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 11, 2023 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionNVD

It is possible to sideload a compromised DLL during the installation at elevated privilege.

AnalysisAI

It is possible to sideload a compromised DLL during the installation at elevated privilege. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. It is possible to sideload a compromised DLL during the installation at elevated privilege. Affected products include: Synaptics Displaylink.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.