CVE-2024-38489 Memory corruption in iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
A privileged local attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause a partial denial of service via an out-of-bounds write in Dell iDRAC Service Module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-38489?
CVE-2024-38489 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), published on 1 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Dell iDRAC Service Module version 5.3.0.0 and prior contains Out of bound write Vulnerability. A privileged local attacker could execute arbitrary code potentially resulting in a denial of service (partial) event.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38489?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Emc Idrac Service Module.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38489 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-38489 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38489 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
- CVE-2025-38743 Memory corruption in iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
- CVE-2024-22428 Privilege escalation in iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
- CVE-2018-11053 iSM: Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module Improper File Permission Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-38490 Memory corruption in iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
- CVE-2025-38742 Privilege escalation in iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cx25-3m56-wvfv.