A buffer overflow in ipmitool might allow remote attacker(s) to execute arbitrary code.
| Package | Arch | Vulnerable | Unaffected |
|---|---|---|---|
| sys-apps/ipmitool | * | < 1.8.18_p20201004-r1 | >= 1.8.18_p20201004-r1 |
Utility for controlling IPMI enabled devices.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in ipmiool. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All ipmitool users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/ipmitool-1.8.18_p20201004-r1"