CVE-2026-81474 Memory corruption in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows

High 7.8 Published 17 Sep 2026 Updated 18 Sep 2026

A local low-privileged attacker can exploit a heap-based buffer overflow in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator to 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-2026-81474?

CVE-2026-81474 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows, published on 17 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81474?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Openmanage Server Administrator.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81474?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81474 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-2026-81474 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81474 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jmgc-v66v-g384.