CVE-2025-55116: BMC Control-M/Agent buffer overflow local privilege escalation

Published Sep 16, 2025
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Updated

A buffer overflow in the Control-M/Agent can lead to a local privilege escalation when an attacker has access to the system running the Agent.

This vulnerability impacts the out-of-support Control-M/Agent versions 9.0.18 to 9.0.20 and potentially earlier unsupported versions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
BMC Control-M/Agent>=9.0.18<=9.0.20
BMC Control-m\/agent<9.0.20.100

Event History

Sep 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55116?

CVE-2025-55116 has a high severity level due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55116?

To fix CVE-2025-55116, upgrade to a supported version of Control-M/Agent that is not vulnerable to this issue.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-55116?

CVE-2025-55116 affects Control-M/Agent versions 9.0.18 to 9.0.20 and potentially earlier unsupported versions.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-55116?

The risks associated with CVE-2025-55116 include unauthorized access and control over the affected system, leading to local privilege escalation.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-55116?

Organizations using the affected versions of BMC Control-M/Agent are at risk if an attacker gains access to their systems.

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