CVE-2025-32089
📋 TL;DR
A buffer overflow vulnerability in Dell ControlVault3 and ControlVault3 Plus allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted API calls. This affects systems running vulnerable versions of these security components, potentially compromising the entire system. Organizations using affected Dell systems with these specific firmware versions are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell ControlVault3
- Dell ControlVault3 Plus
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with administrative privileges, allowing attackers to install persistent malware, steal sensitive data, or pivot to other systems in the network.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation leading to system control, data theft, and potential lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and least privilege principles are implemented, though local exploitation risk remains.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires crafting specific API calls to the ControlVault functionality. While no public PoC exists, the vulnerability details are publicly disclosed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: ControlVault3: 5.15.14.19 or later, ControlVault3 Plus: 6.2.36.47 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000326061/dsa-2025-228
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the latest firmware from Dell Support. 2. Run the firmware update utility. 3. Restart the system as prompted. 4. Verify the firmware version after reboot.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Access Restriction
windowsRestrict network access to ControlVault API endpoints to prevent remote exploitation
Use Windows Firewall to block inbound connections to ControlVault service ports
Application Control
windowsImplement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized processes from making ControlVault API calls
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate systems with vulnerable ControlVault firmware
- Apply principle of least privilege and monitor for suspicious API calls to ControlVault services
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check ControlVault firmware version in Dell Command | Update or in Device Manager under Security devicesCheck Version:
wmic path Win32_PnPSignedDriver get DeviceName, DriverVersion | findstr /i ControlVaultVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version is 5.15.14.19 or later for ControlVault3, or 6.2.36.47 or later for ControlVault3 Plus📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual ControlVault API calls
- Failed firmware update attempts
- Security service crashes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network traffic to ControlVault service ports
- Multiple failed API calls to security services
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND (ProcessName LIKE '%ControlVault%' OR CommandLine LIKE '%ControlVault%')