# CVE-2020-12798: Cellebrite UFED 5.0 to 7.5.0.845 implements local operating system policies that can be circumvented to obtain a command prompt via the Wind

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-05-15 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cellebrite UFED 5.0 to 7.5.0.845 implements local operating system policies that can be circumvented to obtain a command prompt via the Windows file dialog that is reachable via the Certificate-Based Authentication option of the Wireless Network Connection screen.

## What to do

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## References

- https://twitter.com/thatguylevel
- https://korelogic.com/advisories.html
- https://github.com/thatguylevel
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157715/Cellebrite-UFED-7.5.0.845-Desktop-Escape-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2020-002.txt

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