{"id":53668,"date":"2025-06-20T00:48:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T00:48:17","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-07-06T23:19:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T05:19:09","slug":"cve-2025-25215-critical-arbitrary-free-vulnerability-in-dell-controlvault3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-25215-critical-arbitrary-free-vulnerability-in-dell-controlvault3\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-25215: Critical Arbitrary Free Vulnerability in Dell ControlVault3<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

CVE-2025-25215 is a critical vulnerability that poses a significant risk to users of Dell ControlVault3 versions prior to 5.15.10.14 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus versions prior to 6.2.26.36. This vulnerability, if exploited, can allow an attacker to potentially compromise the system or cause data leakage. The existence of this vulnerability in an integral part of Dell’s<\/a> security infrastructure underscores the necessity of maintaining up-to-date software and applying patches promptly as they become available.
\nThis vulnerability is significant because of its potential<\/a> to undermine the security of both individual systems and enterprise networks. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data<\/a> or even take full control of a system. As such, it is essential to understand, mitigate, and patch this vulnerability promptly.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-25215
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS: 8.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System Compromise or Data<\/a> Leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

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

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

The CVE-2025-25215 vulnerability exists in the cv_close functionality of Dell<\/a> ControlVault3 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by making a specially crafted ControlVault API call<\/a> that leads to an arbitrary free. The attacker can forge a fake session to trigger this vulnerability, potentially leading to system<\/a> compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

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

Here’s a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit<\/a> the vulnerability:<\/p>\n

POST \/cv_close\/api HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{\n\"session_id\": \"fake_session_id\",\n\"action\": \"arbitrary_free\"\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker sends a POST request<\/a> to the ControlVault API’s cv_close endpoint. The attacker forges a “fake_session_id” and an “arbitrary_free” action, which triggers the vulnerability and potentially leads to system<\/a> compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n
Recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n
It is recommended to apply the vendor-supplied patch as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability<\/a>. If immediate patching is not feasible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be a temporary mitigation measure. It is essential to monitor the affected systems for any signs of exploitation until the patch is applied.
\nRemember, keeping your systems up-to-date and applying patches promptly is one of the most effective ways to protect against vulnerabilities<\/a> such as CVE-2025-25215.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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