CVE-2023-6235
CVE-2023-6235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Duetdisplay Duet Display with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Duetdisplay Duet Display
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- Last modified:
Description
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been found in the Duet Display product, affecting version 2.5.9.1. An attacker could place an arbitrary libusk.dll file in the C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\ directory, which could lead to the execution and persistence of arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6235?
- An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been found in the Duet Display product, affecting version 2.5.9.1. An attacker could place an arbitrary libusk.dll file in the C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\ directory, which could lead to the execution and persistence of arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6235?
- CVE-2023-6235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-6235 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-6235?
- CVE-2023-6235 affects Duetdisplay Duet Display. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-6235?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-6235 published?
- CVE-2023-6235 was published on 2023-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:duetdisplay:duet_display:2.5.9.1:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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