PatchTheCVECVE-2024-25948: Dell iDRAC Service Module version 5.3.0.0 and prior, contain a Out of bound Write Vulnerability
CVE-2024-25948 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting emc idrac service module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Dell iDRAC Service Module version 5.3.0.0 and prior, contain a Out of bound Write Vulnerability. A privileged local attacker could execute arbitrary code potentially resulting in a denial of service event.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2024-08-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-25948?
emc idrac service module: upgrade to 5.3.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-25948 being exploited?
CVE-2024-25948 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-25948 affect?
CVE-2024-25948 affects emc idrac service module. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Dell iDRAC Service Module version 5.3.0.0 and prior, contain a Out of bound Write Vulnerability. A privileged local attacker could execute arbitrary code potentially resulting in a denial of service event.
How urgent is CVE-2024-25948?
Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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