CVE-2025-38743: emc idrac service — Fix

Description

Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains a Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution and Elevation of privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-805 CWE-805

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	emc_idrac_service_module	< 6.0.3.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000359617/dsa-2025-311-security-update-for-dell-idrac-service-module-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38743? +

Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains a Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution and Elevation of privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-38743? +

CVE-2025-38743 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38743? +

CVE-2025-38743 affects products from dell, specifically: emc_idrac_service_module. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-38743? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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