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Dell NetWorker, a data protection and recovery software, contains a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-36582. This vulnerability arises from the use of less-secure algorithms during the negotiation process, which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with remote access. The attack could lead to information disclosure, as the attacker may gain access to sensitive data. The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.8, categorized as medium severity, indicating a moderate risk to affected systems. The attack complexity is high, requiring specific conditions to be met for successful exploitation.
Overview
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-36582
- Affected Software: Dell NetWorker (versions 19.12.0.1 and prior)
- Vulnerability Type: Selection of Less-Secure Algorithm During Negotiation ('Algorithm Downgrade')
- Impact: Information disclosure
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- CVSS Score: 4.8 (Medium)
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
Remediation
To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-36582, users of Dell NetWorker should:
- Upgrade to the latest version of Dell NetWorker that addresses this vulnerability.
- Review and apply any security patches provided by Dell as part of their security updates.
- Implement network security measures to limit remote access to the affected systems.
- Regularly monitor security advisories from Dell for updates and further guidance.
References
- Dell Security Advisory: DSA-2025-268
- CVE Details: CVE-2025-36582 (if applicable)
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low