Low Encryption Strength Vulnerability in Dell Data Protection Advisor Could Lead to Denial of Service
CVE-2024-28974

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Dell
Status
Data Protection Advisor
Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance (idpa)
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 May 2024

Summary

The Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability present in Dell Data Protection Advisor version 19.9 allows low privileged attackers with remote access to exploit the weakness. This exploitation can potentially lead to a Denial of Service condition, impacting the availability of the service. As the vulnerability stems from insufficient encryption measures, it is critical for organizations using this product to apply security updates and configurations recommended by Dell to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

Data Protection Advisor 19.5 <= 19.9

PowerProtect DP Series Appliance (IDPA) <= 2.7.6

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000225088/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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