Dell has released a security advisory that addresses critical vulnerabilities in its Dell EMC Data Protection Central and PowerProtect DP Series Appliance products. The security advisory was published between April 17 and 23, 2023. The vulnerabilities affect multiple versions of both products.
The Cyber Centre is urging users and administrators to review the provided web links and apply the necessary updates. Dell has also released a security update (DSA-2023-143) to address the vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute code remotely, leading to the compromise of a system or device.
The Dell EMC Data Protection Central is designed to provide centralized management and monitoring of data protection across an organization’s IT environment, while the PowerProtect DP Series Appliance is a backup and recovery solution that can be deployed as an integrated appliance or a virtual appliance.
The Cyber Centre notes that applying security updates is an essential step in protecting against the exploitation of vulnerabilities and ensuring the security of a system or device.
It is also essential to regularly review security advisories and patches released by vendors to stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and vulnerabilities.
