#VU95114 Inadequate Encryption Strength in EMC Data Protection Advisor - CVE-2024-28974

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95114

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28974

CWE-ID: CWE-326

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EMC Data Protection Advisor
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to inadequate encryption strength. A remote user can trigger resource exhaustion and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EMC Data Protection Advisor: before 19.10

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000225088/dsa-2024-192-security-update-for-data-protection-advisor-and-powerprotect-dp-series-appliance-idpa-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.