CVE-2026-56085: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource 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 uninitialized resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-56085 is a vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain 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 issue is classified as CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource). A low privileged attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized information exposure. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.3, reflecting a low severity with attack vector local, low complexity, and no user interaction required. No official fix or patch has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows information exposure due to use of uninitialized resources, which could be leveraged by a low privileged local attacker. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The overall impact is limited to confidentiality with a low severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official remediation level or patch links are provided, users should monitor Dell's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-56085: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource 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 uninitialized resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.3low
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-56085 is a vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain 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 issue is classified as CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource). A low privileged attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized information exposure. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.3, reflecting a low severity with attack vector local, low complexity, and no user interaction required. No official fix or patch has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows information exposure due to use of uninitialized resources, which could be leveraged by a low privileged local attacker. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The overall impact is limited to confidentiality with a low severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official remediation level or patch links are provided, users should monitor Dell's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-18T17:04:56.015Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a47b76327e9c79719be3e75
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 13:21:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 09:03:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/15/2026, 00:41:14 UTC
Views: 68
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