How severe is CVE-2025-38743?

CVE-2025-38743 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2025-38743 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38743?

CVE-2025-38743 affects Dell Emc Idrac Service Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-38743?

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-2025-38743 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-38743 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25483.

When was CVE-2025-38743 published?

CVE-2025-38743 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-38743

CVE-2025-38743 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Idrac Service Module with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-805.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25483
Weakness: CWE-805
Affected product: Dell Emc Idrac Service Module
Published: 2025-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains a Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution and Elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-38743?: Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains a Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution and Elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-38743?: CVE-2025-38743 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2025-38743 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-38743?: CVE-2025-38743 affects Dell Emc Idrac Service Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38743?: 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-2025-38743 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-38743 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25483.
When was CVE-2025-38743 published?: CVE-2025-38743 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000359617/dsa-2025-311-security-update-for-dell-idrac-service-module-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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

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