CVE-2023-43081 (GCVE-0-2023-43081)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-22 12:50 – Updated: 2024-10-01 14:45
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
PowerProtect Agent for File System Version 19.14 and prior, contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability in ddfscon component. A low Privileged local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to overwriting of log files.
Severity
4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-10-01 14:45 UTC
CWE
- CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/00021978… | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerProtect Agent for File System |
Affected:
Versions prior to 19.14
|
guessed |
Date Public
2023-11-22 06:30
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