CVE-2026-26951
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Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Dell PowerProtect Enables Root Execution

Publication date: 2026-04-20

Last updated on: 2026-04-28

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
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Published
2026-04-20
Last Modified
2026-04-28
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_dp_series_appliance to 2.7.9 (exc)
dell data_domain_operating_system From 7.7.1.0 (inc) to 7.13.1.70 (exc)
dell data_domain_operating_system From 8.4.0.0 (inc) to 8.6.1.0 (exc)
dell data_domain_operating_system From 8.3.1.0 (inc) to 8.3.1.30 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
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).
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain software versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, including certain LTS2025 and LTS2024 release versions. It allows a highly privileged attacker with local access to exploit the flaw, potentially enabling them to execute arbitrary commands with root-level privileges on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges and local access to execute arbitrary commands as root. This means the attacker could take full control of the affected system, potentially leading to data compromise, system disruption, or further attacks within the network.

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