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CVE-2026-81480: Dell OpenManage Server Administrator stack buffer overflow

CVE-2026-81480 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-09-17

Technologies: Dell OpenManage Server Administrator. Vendors: Dell.

Executive brief

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator is a management tool used to administer and monitor Dell servers remotely. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in versions before 11.1.0.3 could allow a high-privileged attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially compromising server operations and data.

Technical details

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator versions prior to 11.1.0.3. The vulnerability can be triggered by a high-privileged remote attacker, allowing them to overwrite stack memory and achieve arbitrary code execution. The attack vector is network-based and requires high privilege level access to exploit. Dell has released patches in version 11.1.0.3 or later to remediate this issue.

Affected products

  • Dell OpenManage Server Administrator prior to 11.1.0.3

Timeline

  • 2026-09-17: disclosed

References

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