Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Dell ControlVault3 and ControlVault3 Plus
CVE-2025-36553

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Broadcom
Status
Bcm5820x
Controlvault3
Controlvault3 Plus
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-36553?

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the CvManager functionality of Dell ControlVault3 and ControlVault3 Plus allows attackers to exploit specially crafted ControlVault API calls, potentially leading to memory corruption. This can enable unauthorized actions within the affected systems, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

BCM5820X NA

ControlVault3 0 < 5.15.14.19

ControlVault3 Plus 0 < 6.2.36.47

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000326061/dsa-20...
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Discovered by Philippe Laulheret of Cisco Talos.
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CVE-2025-36553 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Dell ControlVault3 and ControlVault3 Plus