CVE-2025-38743 Memory corruption in iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
A local low-privileged attacker can exploit a buffer access flaw in Dell iSM to execute code and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-38743?
CVE-2025-38743 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), published on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-805
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-38743?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Emc Idrac Service Module.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38743?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-38743 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-2025-38743 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-38743 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell 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)
- CVE-2024-25947 Memory corruption in iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r32c-w7q6-hm4g.