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