How severe is CVE-2024-38481?

CVE-2024-38481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38481?

CVE-2024-38481 affects Dell Emc Idrac Service Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38481?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-38481 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38481 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37361.

When was CVE-2024-38481 published?

CVE-2024-38481 was published on 2024-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38481

CVE-2024-38481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Idrac Service Module with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37361
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Dell Emc Idrac Service Module
Published: 2024-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell iDRAC Service Module version 5.3.0.0 and prior, contain a Out of bound Read Vulnerability. A privileged local attacker could execute arbitrary code potentially resulting in a denial of service event.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38481?: Dell iDRAC Service Module version 5.3.0.0 and prior, contain a Out of bound Read Vulnerability. A privileged local attacker could execute arbitrary code potentially resulting in a denial of service event.
How severe is CVE-2024-38481?: CVE-2024-38481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38481?: CVE-2024-38481 affects Dell Emc Idrac Service Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38481 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38481 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37361.
When was CVE-2024-38481 published?: CVE-2024-38481 was published on 2024-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227444/dsa-2024-086-security-update-for-dell-idrac-service-module-for-memory-corruption-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_idrac_service_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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