Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 20.2.0.0 File-Level Restore Agent stack-based overflow

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8.3$5k-$25k0.94+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 20.2.0.0. This affects an unknown function of the component File-Level Restore Agent. The manipulation results in stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-73600. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 20.2.0.0. Affected is an unknown code block of the component File-Level Restore Agent. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions 20.2.0.0 and below, contain a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in file-level restore agent. A high privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

The advisory is shared for download at dell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-73600 since 08/13/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/03/2026).

Upgrading to version 20.3.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PowerProtect Data Manager 20.3.0.0

Timelineinfo

08/13/2026 CVE reserved
09/03/2026 +21 days Advisory disclosed
09/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-73600 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-73600
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-398340

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2026 10:54
Changes: 09/03/2026 10:54 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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