Dell NetWorker up to 19.12.0.1 downgrade

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dell NetWorker up to 19.12.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes downgrade. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-36582. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Dell NetWorker up to 19.12.0.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a downgrade vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-757. A protocol or its implementation supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Dell NetWorker, versions 19.12.0.1 and prior, contains a Selection of Less-Secure Algorithm During Negotiation ('Algorithm Downgrade') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

It is possible to read the advisory at dell.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-36582 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1562.010 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 19.13 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Downgrade
CWE: CWE-757
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NetWorker 19.13

Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
07/01/2025 +77 days Advisory disclosed
07/01/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/14/2025 +44 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dsa-2025-268
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36582 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36582
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-314515

Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2025 15:40
Updated: 08/14/2025 23:23
Changes: 07/01/2025 15:40 (63), 07/03/2025 19:35 (1), 08/14/2025 23:23 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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