CVE-2025-29983: Dell Trusted Device, versions prior to 7.0.3.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-29983?

trusted device agent: upgrade to 7.0.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-29983 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29983 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-29983 affect?

CVE-2025-29983 affects trusted device agent. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Dell Trusted Device, versions prior to 7.0.3.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to El

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-29983?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2025-29983 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting trusted device agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Trusted Device, versions prior to 7.0.3.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2025-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-15 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell trusted device agent UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.0.3.0

Fixed in: 7.0.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy trusted-device-agent || rpm -q trusted-device-agent || trusted-device-agent --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.0.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade trusted-device-agent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade trusted-device-agent

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-29983?

trusted device agent: upgrade to 7.0.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-29983 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29983 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-29983 affect?

CVE-2025-29983 affects trusted device agent. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Dell Trusted Device, versions prior to 7.0.3.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to El

How urgent is CVE-2025-29983?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-29984 MEDIUM 6.7 UPGRADE Dell Trusted Device, versions prior to 7.0.3.0, contain an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability

References

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