CVE-2026-46465
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Use of Externally-Controlled Format String in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Publication date: 2026-07-03

Last updated on: 2026-07-03

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and denial of service.

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Published
2026-07-03
Last Modified
2026-07-03
Generated
2026-07-03
AI Q&A
2026-07-03
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-46465
EUVD
EUVD-2026-41545

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 7.7.1.0 (inc) to 8.7 (inc)
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 8.6.1.0 (inc) to 8.6.1.10 (inc)
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 8.3.1.0 (inc) to 8.3.1.30 (inc)
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 7.13.1.0 (inc) to 7.13.1.70 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-134 The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.

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Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to information disclosure, where sensitive data might be exposed to unauthorized parties.

It could also cause denial of service, disrupting the availability of the affected system.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain LTS releases. It is an externally-controlled format string vulnerability, which means that an attacker can manipulate input that is used in formatting functions, potentially causing unexpected behavior.

A high privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this vulnerability.

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