Partial String Comparison Vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
CVE-2026-81479

5.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Openmanage Server Administrator Managed Node (patch) For Windows
Openmanage Server Administrator Managed Node For Rhel 8.10
Openmanage Server Administrator Managed Node For Rhel 9.4
Openmanage Server Administrator Managed Node For Sles 15
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-81479?

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator versions before 11.1.0.3 harbor a Partial String Comparison vulnerability. This allows a low privileged attacker with local access the potential to exploit the vulnerability, which could result in Denial of Service, impacting system performance and availability. It is crucial for users to update their systems to mitigate exposure.

Affected Version(s)

OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows 0 < 11.1.0.3

OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for RHEL 8.10 0 < 11.1.0.3

OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for RHEL 9.4 0 < 11.1.0.3

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000506586/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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