CVE-2025-36553

CVE-2025-36553 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the CvManager functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to 5.15.14.19 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus prior to 6.2.36.47. A specially crafted ControlVault API call can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can issue an api call to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36553?
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the CvManager functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to 5.15.14.19 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus prior to 6.2.36.47. A specially crafted ControlVault API call can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can issue an api call to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2025-36553?
CVE-2025-36553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-36553 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36553?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-36553 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-36553 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-197893.
When was CVE-2025-36553 published?
CVE-2025-36553 was published on 2025-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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