Dell Technologies has issued a security advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities in its RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VM) software.
These vulnerabilities could potentially allow low-privileged local attackers to escalate their privileges, compromising the integrity of the affected systems.
The advisory, designated as DSA-2025-101, highlights the critical nature of these flaws and urges immediate remediation.
Details of Vulnerabilities
The vulnerabilities are categorized under various Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), including CVE-2025-21105 and CVE-2025-21106.
CVE-2025-21105 pertains to a command execution vulnerability, where a low-privileged malicious user with local access can exploit this flaw by executing specific binaries.
This exploitation could lead to unauthorized administrative actions, such as shutting down the server or modifying configurations, thereby gaining access to sensitive data.
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS base score of 6.6, indicating a significant risk.
Conversely, CVE-2025-21106 relates to weak file system permissions that could allow local attackers to exploit non-sensitive resources on the system.
This vulnerability has a lower CVSS score of 5.5 but still poses a considerable threat to system security.
Dell has advised users of RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions 6.0 SP1, 6.0 SP1 P1, and 6.0 SP1 P2 to upgrade to version 6.0 SP2 or later to mitigate these vulnerabilities effectively.
The company emphasizes that users should evaluate both the CVSS base score and any relevant temporal and environmental factors that might impact the severity of these vulnerabilities in their specific environments.
Recommendations for Users
To address these vulnerabilities, Dell recommends that all customers immediately apply the necessary updates and patches.
Users should also conduct thorough assessments of their systems to determine the applicability of these vulnerabilities within their operational environments.
As part of best practices in cybersecurity, organizations are encouraged to maintain regular updates and security audits to safeguard against potential exploits.
The advisory serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing need for vigilance in cybersecurity practices, especially concerning widely used software solutions like Dell’s RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, proactive measures remain essential in protecting sensitive data and maintaining system integrity.
IDell Technologies’ prompt response to these identified vulnerabilities underscores its commitment to security and user safety.
Organizations utilizing RP4VM should prioritize remediation efforts to mitigate risks associated with these critical vulnerabilities effectively.
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