CVE-2025-32089
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the CvManager_SBI functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to 5.15.14.19 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus prior to 6.2.36.47. A specially crafted ControlVault API call can lead to a arbitrary code execution. An attacker can issue an api call to trigger this vulnerability.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceA buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the CvManager_SBI (Secure Boot Interface) functionality of Dell ControlVault3 and ControlVault3 Plus security processors. A specially crafted ControlVault API call can overflow a buffer and lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the security processor.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm Dell ControlVault3 hardware presenceUse system information tools (such as 'dmidecode' on Linux, 'wmic' on Windows, or Dell Command | Configure) to query for the presence of Dell ControlVault3 or ControlVault3 Plus security device in the system hardware inventory.Affected if The system does not have ControlVault3 or ControlVault3 Plus hardware, the vulnerability does not apply.
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Retrieve ControlVault3 firmware versionUse Dell management tools such as Dell Command | Configure, Dell Update, or the BIOS/UEFI firmware version information to extract the current firmware version of the ControlVault3 security controller. Look for a version field labeled as CvManager or firmware version under the security device information.Affected if Unable to retrieve a firmware version for ControlVault3 indicates the device may not be present or accessible.
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Retrieve ControlVault3 Plus firmware versionIf the system uses ControlVault3 Plus (identified in hardware inventory as Plus variant), retrieve its firmware version using the same Dell management tools. Check for version 6.x numbering to distinguish from standard ControlVault3.Affected if Unable to retrieve a firmware version for ControlVault3 Plus indicates the Plus variant may not be present.
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Compare version against affected rangesCompare the installed ControlVault3 firmware version (4.x or 5.x series) to the affected range: any version prior to 5.15.14.19 is vulnerable. Compare ControlVault3 Plus versions (6.x series) to the affected range: any version prior to 6.2.36.47 is vulnerable.Affected if ControlVault3 version less than 5.15.14.19 OR ControlVault3 Plus version less than 6.2.36.47 indicates the system is affected by this vulnerability.
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Identify if CvManager_SBI feature is activeExamine the ControlVault3 configuration through Dell Command | Configure or system management interfaces to determine if the CvManager_SBI (Secure Business Integration) functionality is enabled or accessible. This is typically a configuration setting for API-based security interactions.Affected if CvManager_SBI feature is explicitly disabled or not accessible, the specific exploitation vector may not be reachable, though the vulnerable code may still be present in firmware.
A system is affected if it contains Dell ControlVault3 firmware prior to version 5.15.14.19 or ControlVault3 Plus firmware prior to version 6.2.36.47, with the CvManager_SBI feature available for exploitation.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
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dbcve · scopedApply Dell firmware updates: upgrade ControlVault3 to version 5.15.14.19 or later, or ControlVault3 Plus to version 6.2.36.47 or later.
ControlVault3: upgrade to 5.15.14.19 or later; ControlVault3 Plus: upgrade to 6.2.36.47 or later
- Identify the specific Dell ControlVault3 or ControlVault3 Plus device model and current firmware version
- Navigate to Dell Support (dell.com/support) and locate the drivers and downloads page for your specific Dell system
- Search for ControlVault3 or ControlVault3 Plus firmware updates
- Download and apply firmware version 5.15.14.19 or later for ControlVault3 devices
- Download and apply firmware version 6.2.36.47 or later for ControlVault3 Plus devices
- Follow Dell's standard firmware update procedure, which typically requires system restart
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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