CVE-2026-46465: CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and denial of service.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-46465 is a vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain where externally-controlled format strings are used improperly. A high privileged remote attacker could exploit this flaw to disclose information and cause denial of service. Affected versions include 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, and specific LTS releases 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, and 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-134. The vendor has not yet provided an official fix or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may lead to limited information disclosure and denial of service conditions. The attacker must have high privileges and remote access to the affected system. The impact does not include integrity loss but can affect availability and confidentiality to some extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to trusted users with high privileges and monitor for unusual activity related to format string handling.
CVE-2026-46465: CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and denial of service.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46465 is a vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain where externally-controlled format strings are used improperly. A high privileged remote attacker could exploit this flaw to disclose information and cause denial of service. Affected versions include 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, and specific LTS releases 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, and 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-134. The vendor has not yet provided an official fix or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may lead to limited information disclosure and denial of service conditions. The attacker must have high privileges and remote access to the affected system. The impact does not include integrity loss but can affect availability and confidentiality to some extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to trusted users with high privileges and monitor for unusual activity related to format string handling.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-14T17:05:39.859Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a47be6c27e9c79719c6f687
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 13:51:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 08:59:53 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 03:23:57 UTC
Views: 82
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