CVE-2026-68863: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Dell PowerProtect One
Description
Dell PowerProtect One versions 20.1.0.0 and below contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121). This flaw could be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service condition. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Dell
PowerProtect One
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-68863 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Dell PowerProtect One versions 20.1.0.0 and earlier. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to potentially cause a denial of service by exploiting the overflow. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in denial of service, causing the affected Dell PowerProtect One system to crash or become unresponsive. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor Dell's security advisories for updates. No vendor-provided mitigation or workaround information is currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-31T17:04:55.170Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8f4090acd9273b494e80a2
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 19:37:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 16:07:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 78
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