How severe is CVE-2015-7271?

CVE-2015-7271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7271?

CVE-2015-7271 affects Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7271?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7271 published?

CVE-2015-7271 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7271

CVE-2015-7271 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 7/8 before 2.21.21.21 has a format string issue in racadm getsystinfo.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7271?: Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 7/8 before 2.21.21.21 has a format string issue in racadm getsystinfo.
How severe is CVE-2015-7271?: CVE-2015-7271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7271?: CVE-2015-7271 affects Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7271 published?: CVE-2015-7271 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:integrated_remote_access_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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