DSA-2022-231: Dell Avamar Security Update for OpenSSL Vulnerability

Summary: Dell Avamar remediation is available for an OpenSSL Vulnerability that may be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

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Impact

Critical

Details

Third-party Component CVE More information
OpenSSL CVE-2022-0778 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0778 This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
Third-party Component CVE More information
OpenSSL CVE-2022-0778 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0778 This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
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Affected Products & Remediation

Product Affected Versions Updated Versions Link to Update    
Avamar Server, Avamar Virtual Edition 19.2-19.7 Operating system Rollup 2022R2 and later Support for Avamar Virtual Edition | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US    
Dell Integrated Data Protection Appliance (PowerProtect DP Series) 2.6.x - 2.7.x Operating system Rollup 2022R2 and later Support for Avamar Virtual Edition | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US    
Product Affected Versions Updated Versions Link to Update    
Avamar Server, Avamar Virtual Edition 19.2-19.7 Operating system Rollup 2022R2 and later Support for Avamar Virtual Edition | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US    
Dell Integrated Data Protection Appliance (PowerProtect DP Series) 2.6.x - 2.7.x Operating system Rollup 2022R2 and later Support for Avamar Virtual Edition | Drivers & Downloads | Dell US    

Revision History

RevisionDateDescription
1.02022-08-23Initial Release
1.12022-10-03Minor Change
1.22022-11-03Minor Change (Updated Version Column)

Related Information

Dell Security Advisories and Notices
Dell Vulnerability Response Policy
CVSS Scoring Guide

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Affected Products

PowerProtect Data Protection Appliance, Avamar Server, Avamar Virtual Edition, PowerProtect Data Protection Software, Integrated Data Protection Appliance Family, PowerProtect Data Protection Hardware, Integrated Data Protection Appliance Software , PowerProtect Software, Product Security Information ...
Article Properties
Article Number: 000202651
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 19 Sep 2025
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