Dell NetWorker Algorithm Downgrade (DSA-2025-268)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 241313

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Synopsis

The remote Windows host has an application installed that is affected by an algorithm downgrade vulnerability.

Description

The version of Dell EMC NetWorker installed on the remote Windows host is affected by a vulnerability. Dell NetWorker, versions prior to 19.11.0.5 or 19.12.x through 19.12.0.1, contains a Selection of Less-Secure Algorithm During Negotiation ('Algorithm Downgrade') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Dell NetWorker 19.13 or later or see vendor advisory.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 241313

File Name: dell_networker_dsa-2025-268.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 7/3/2025

Updated: 7/4/2025

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-36582

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:dell:networker

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, installed_sw/EMC NetWorker

Patch Publication Date: 7/1/2025

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/1/2025

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2025-36582

IAVA: 2025-A-0467

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