CVE-2026-79695
Dell SCG Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data Vulnerability
Description
Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2026, 7:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | c550e75a-17ff-4988-97f0-544cde3820fe | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Dell SCG appliance to version 5.36.00.16 or later.
- Update Dell SCG application to version 5.36.00.00 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-79695.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000503426/dsa-2026-382-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-virtual-edition-multiple-vulnerabilities | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway:*:*:*:*:application:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.36.00.00 *cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway:*:*:*:*:virtual:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.36.00.16 Added Reference Type Dell: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000503426/dsa-2026-382-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-virtual-edition-multiple-vulnerabilities Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-409 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79695.json">CVE-2026-79695</a> Added Reference https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000503426/dsa-2026-382-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-virtual-edition-multiple-vulnerabilities