CVE-2023-43081 Misconfiguration in PowerProtect Agent for File System
A local attacker can overwrite log files due to incorrect default permissions in the Dell PowerProtect Agent for File System.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-43081?
CVE-2023-43081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Agent for File System, published on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43081?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Powerprotect Agent for File System.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43081?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43081 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-43081 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-43081 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6598-w327-pmxr.