{"id":53657,"date":"2025-06-19T22:47:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T22:47:33","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-07-05T17:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T23:20:18","slug":"cve-2025-25050-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability-in-dell-controlvault3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-25050-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability-in-dell-controlvault3\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-25050: Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability in Dell ControlVault3<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-25050 vulnerability is a severe issue identified in Dell’s ControlVault3 firmware. This vulnerability, an out-of-bounds write flaw, affects both Dell ControlVault3 versions prior to 5.15.10.14 and Dell ControlVault 3 Plus versions prior to 6.2.26.36. If exploited, it could provide an attacker with the capacity to compromise systems or lead<\/a> to data leakage, making it a significant concern for organizations and individuals using the affected software. The severity of this vulnerability<\/a> underscores the need for immediate attention and remediation.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-25050
\nSeverity: High, CVSS score of 8.8
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Dell ControlVault3 | Prior to 5.15.10.14
\nDell ControlVault 3 Plus | Prior to 6.2.26.36<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability lies in the cv_upgrade_sensor_firmware functionality of Dell<\/a> ControlVault3. The issue takes place when a specially crafted ControlVault API call is made, leading to an out-of-bounds write<\/a>. This indicates that the vulnerability can be triggered by an attacker issuing an API call that causes the program to write<\/a> data beyond its allocated memory space. This overflow of data can lead to corruption of valid data, potentially causing the system to crash or, even worse, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s a hypothetical example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. It should be noted that the following is a conceptual representation and may not work in a real-world scenario:<\/p>\n

POST \/api\/controlvault\/upgrade HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{\n\"firmware_version\": \"6.2.26.35\",\n\"sensor_data\": \"Here would be the malicious payload causing an overflow...\"\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this request, the attacker would replace the “sensor_data” field with a malicious payload designed to exploit the out-of-bounds write vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
The recommended mitigation for this vulnerability<\/a> is to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. Dell has released updates for ControlVault3 and ControlVault3 Plus that address this vulnerability<\/a>. If immediate patching is not possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation, although this does not provide complete protection against the vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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