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CVE-2023-43081

4.0 · MEDIUM

PowerProtect Agent for File System Version 19.14 and prior, contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability in ddfscon component.

Published Nov 22, 2023CWE-276EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2023-43081 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PowerProtect Agent for File System Version 19.14 and prior, contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability in ddfscon component. A low Privileged local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to overwriting of log files.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000219782/dsa-2023-427-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-agent-for-file-system-vulnerabilitiesRefwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000219782/dsa-2023-427-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-agent-for-file-system-vulnerabilities

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43081?

CVE-2023-43081 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-43081?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-43081?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-43081?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-43081 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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