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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2699-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                    Thorsten Alteholz
July 01, 2021                                 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : ipmitool
Version        : 1.8.18-3+deb9u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2020-5208


An issue has been found in ipmitool, an utility for IPMI control with 
kernel driver or LAN interface.
Neglecting proper checking of input data might result in buffer overflows 
and possible remote code execution.


For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.8.18-3+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your ipmitool packages.

For the detailed security status of ipmitool please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/ipmitool

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-2699-1: ipmitool security update

June 30, 2021
An issue has been found in ipmitool, an utility for IPMI control with kernel driver or LAN interface

Summary

An issue has been found in ipmitool, an utility for IPMI control with
kernel driver or LAN interface.
Neglecting proper checking of input data might result in buffer overflows
and possible remote code execution.


For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.8.18-3+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your ipmitool packages.

For the detailed security status of ipmitool please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/ipmitool

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



Severity
Package : ipmitool
Version : 1.8.18-3+deb9u1
CVE ID : CVE-2020-5208

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