PT-2023-28688 · Dell · Powerprotect Agent For File System

Published 2023-11-22 · Updated 2023-11-27 · CVE-2023-43081

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.0

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions PowerProtect Agent for File System versions 19.14 and prior

Description The issue is related to incorrect default permissions in the ddfscon component, allowing a low-privileged local attacker to potentially overwrite log files.

Recommendations For versions 19.14 and prior, consider restricting access to the ddfscon component to prevent potential exploitation until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, monitor log files closely for any unauthorized modifications.

Fix

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-43081

Affected Products

Powerprotect Agent For File System

References · 3

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-43081 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43081 · Security Note
• https://dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000219782/dsa-2023-427-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-agent-for-file-system-vulnerabilities · Vendor Advisory