CVE-2026-81474: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-81474 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Windows. It affects all versions prior to 11.1.0.3. The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker with low privileges and local access to gain higher-level control over the affected system. This could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Windows to version 11.1.0.3 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-81474: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for RHEL 8.10
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for RHEL 9.4
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for SLES 15
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Ubuntu 22.04
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-81474 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Windows. It affects all versions prior to 11.1.0.3. The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker with low privileges and local access to gain higher-level control over the affected system. This could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Windows to version 11.1.0.3 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T20:04:54.733Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aabc8ba55bf5e2cf5444ec3
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 11:02:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 11:16:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 00:24:30 UTC
Views: 15
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