Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2023 privileges assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu Feature Release, PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2025, PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2024 and PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2023 up to 8.3.1.0. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes privileges assignment. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-43914. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu Feature Release, PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2025, PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2024 and PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2023 up to 8.3.1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges assignment vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-266. A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu systems of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.3.0.15, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.30, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.60, contain an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

The advisory is shared at dell.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-43914 since 04/19/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/12/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 8.4.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-32729). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Privileges assignment
CWE: CWE-266
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Upgrade: PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu Feature Release/PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2025/PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2024/PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu LTS2023 8.4.0.0

Timelineinfo

04/19/2025 CVE reserved
10/07/2025 +171 days VulDB entry created
10/08/2025 +0 days Advisory disclosed
02/12/2026 +127 days VulDB entry last update

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Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dsa-2025-333
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43914 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43914
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-327565
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/08/2025 00:29
Updated: 02/12/2026 19:30
Changes: 10/08/2025 00:29 (63), 10/08/2025 15:49 (1), 02/12/2026 19:30 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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