CVE-2025-36611

Description

Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server, versions prior to 11.11.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell Encryption
Affected: Dell Security Management Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000347824/dsa-2025-292 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36611?
CVE-2025-36611 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-36611?
To fix CVE-2025-36611, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-36611 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-36611 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-36611?
CVE-2025-36611 affects Dell Encryption, Dell Security Management Server.
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