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CVE-2025-36553

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.22%

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CVE-2025-36553 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the CvManager functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to 5.15.14.19 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus prior to 6.2.36.47. A specially crafted ControlVault API call can lead to memory corruption. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the CvManager functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to 5.15.14.19 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus prior to 6.2.36.47. A specially crafted ControlVault API call can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can issue an api call to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.22%

11.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36553?
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the CvManager functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to 5.15.14.19 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus prior to 6.2.36.47. A specially crafted ControlVault API call can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can issue an api call to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2025-36553?
CVE-2025-36553 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36553?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST