Overview
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-43725, affects Dell PowerProtect Data Manager’s Generic Application Agent. This flaw opens the door for attackers, even those with low-level privileges, to potentially exploit the system, leading to code execution. This report delves into the details of this vulnerability, its potential impacts, and mitigation strategies.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-43725
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager | 19.19, 19.20
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises from incorrect default permissions in the affected versions of the software. An attacker with local access and low-level privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the system. This could lead to unauthorized access, control over the system, or potential data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of a shell command an attacker might use to exploit this vulnerability:
$ echo "echo 'malicious_code' | sudo -u low_privileged_user /path/to/vulnerable/component"In this example, the attacker is injecting ‘malicious_code’ into a component that has incorrect default permissions. This could lead to unauthorized actions being performed under the context of ‘low_privileged_user’.
Mitigation Guidance
The recommended mitigation strategy is to apply the vendor patch as soon as it is available. In the interim, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help protect the system from potential exploits. Regular software updates and rigorous system monitoring can also help minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
