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CVE-2026-73600: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-73600cvecve-2026-73600cwe-121
Published: 09/03/2026 (09/03/2026, 08:21:39 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Dell
Product: PowerProtect Data Manager

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions 20.2.0.0 and below, contain a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in file-level restore agent. A high privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Dell

PowerProtect Data Manager

Affected versions
>=0 <20.3.0.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/07/2026, 12:32:23 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-73600 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) found in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager's file-level restore agent affecting versions 20.2.0.0 and earlier. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this flaw to disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 with attack vector local, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch currently available to address this issue.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to disclosure of sensitive information, as well as potential integrity and availability impacts due to the buffer overflow. The attacker must have high privileges and local access to exploit the vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected components to trusted users with high privileges to reduce risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
dell
Date Reserved
2026-08-13T11:04:26.935Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a9931f2acd9273b49adc4b1

Added to database: 09/03/2026, 08:38:10 UTC

Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 12:32:23 UTC

Last updated: 10/18/2026, 06:48:19 UTC

Views: 81

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