CVE-2026-81479 Other in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
A local low-privileged attacker can cause a denial of service in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator via partial string comparison flaws.
- 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-2026-81479?
CVE-2026-81479 is a medium-severity 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 Partial String Comparison vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-187
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81479?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Openmanage Server Administrator.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-81479 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81479 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
- CVE-2021-21513 Auth bypass in Dell Open Manage Server Administrator
- CVE-2026-81442 Privilege escalation in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
- CVE-2026-81475 Auth bypass in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
- CVE-2026-81476 Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Comm
- CVE-2026-81478 Hardcoded credentials in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qg9h-xmrc-8w84.