DSA-2023-154: PowerPath Windows Security Update for Security Update for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Summary: PowerPath Windows remediation is available for multiple security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
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Impact
High
Details
| Proprietary Code CVEs | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28079 | PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains Insecure File and Folder Permissions vulnerability. A regular user (non-admin) can exploit the weak folder and file permissions to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. | 7.0 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CVE-2023-28080 | PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains DLL Hijacking Vulnerabilities. A regular user (non-admin) can exploit these issues to potentially escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. | 6.7 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CVE-2023-32448 | PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains License Key Stored in Cleartext vulnerability. A local user with access to the installation directory can retrieve the license key of the product and use it to install and license PowerPath on different systems. | 5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| Proprietary Code CVEs | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28079 | PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains Insecure File and Folder Permissions vulnerability. A regular user (non-admin) can exploit the weak folder and file permissions to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. | 7.0 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CVE-2023-28080 | PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains DLL Hijacking Vulnerabilities. A regular user (non-admin) can exploit these issues to potentially escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. | 6.7 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CVE-2023-32448 | PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains License Key Stored in Cleartext vulnerability. A local user with access to the installation directory can retrieve the license key of the product and use it to install and license PowerPath on different systems. | 5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected Products & Remediation
| CVEs Addressed | Product | Affected Versions | Remediated Versions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28079 | PowerPath Windows | Version 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2 | Version 7.2 P01 | https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/product/powerpath-for-windows/drivers |
| CVE-2023-28080 | PowerPath Windows | Version 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2 | Version 7.2 P01 | https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/product/powerpath-for-windows/drivers |
| CVE-2023-32448 | PowerPath Windows | Version 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2 | Version 7.2 P01 | https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/product/powerpath-for-windows/drivers |
| CVEs Addressed | Product | Affected Versions | Remediated Versions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28079 | PowerPath Windows | Version 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2 | Version 7.2 P01 | https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/product/powerpath-for-windows/drivers |
| CVE-2023-28080 | PowerPath Windows | Version 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2 | Version 7.2 P01 | https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/product/powerpath-for-windows/drivers |
| CVE-2023-32448 | PowerPath Windows | Version 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2 | Version 7.2 P01 | https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/product/powerpath-for-windows/drivers |
Revision History
| Revision | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2023-05-24 | Initial Release |
| 2.0 | 2023-09-01 | Added link to CVSS score calculator. |
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PowerPath, PowerPath, PowerPath for AIX, PowerPath for HP-UX, PowerPath for Linux, PowerPath for Solaris, PowerPath for Windows, PowerPath Management Appliance, PowerPath/VE, PowerPath/VE for VMwareArticle Properties
Article Number: 000214248
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 19 Sep 2025
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