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Oracle 9 FreeIPMI Moderate Security Advisory ELSA-2026-36210

The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 9 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network:. Oracle Linux Security Advisory ELSA-2026-36210 http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2026-36210.html The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 9 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network: x86_64: freeipmi-1.6.18-1.el9_8.i686.rpm freeipmi-1.6.18-1.el9_8.x86_64.rpm freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-1.6.18-1.el9_8.x86_64.rpm freeipmi-devel-1.6.18-1.el9_8.i686.rpm freeipmi-devel-1.6.18-1.el9_8.x86_64.rpm freeipmi-ipmidetectd-1.6.18-1.el9_8.x86_64.rpm freeipmi-ipmiseld-1.6.18-1.el9_8.x86_64.rpm aarch64: freeipmi-1.6.18-1.el9_8.aarch64.rpm freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-1.6.18-1.el9_8.aarch64.rpm freeipmi-devel-1.6.18-1.el9_8.aarch64.rpm freeipmi-ipmidetectd-1.6.18-1.el9_8.aarch64.rpm freeipmi-ipmiseld-1.6.18-1.el9_8.aarch64.rpm SRPMS: http://oss.oracle.com/ol9/SRPMS-updates/freeipmi-1.6.18-1.el9_8.src.rpm Related CVEs: CVE-2026-50031 Description of changes: [1.6.18-1] - Update to 1.6.18, fixes CVE-2026-50031 _______________________________________________ El-errata mailing list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://oss.oracle.com/mailman/listinfo/el-errata . Updated RPMs for Oracle Linux 9 addressing freeipmi vulnerabilities including CVE-2026-50031 with moderate severity.. Oracle Linux, freeipmi, CVE-2026-50031, security advisory, RPM update. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jul 08, 2026 Important Oracle
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Oracle Linux 8 freeipmi Moderate Update ELSA-2026-36307 CVE-2026-50031

The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 8 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network:. Oracle Linux Security Advisory ELSA-2026-36307 http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2026-36307.html The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 8 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network: x86_64: freeipmi-1.6.18-1.el8_10.i686.rpm freeipmi-1.6.18-1.el8_10.x86_64.rpm freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-1.6.18-1.el8_10.x86_64.rpm freeipmi-devel-1.6.18-1.el8_10.i686.rpm freeipmi-devel-1.6.18-1.el8_10.x86_64.rpm freeipmi-ipmidetectd-1.6.18-1.el8_10.x86_64.rpm freeipmi-ipmiseld-1.6.18-1.el8_10.x86_64.rpm aarch64: freeipmi-1.6.18-1.el8_10.aarch64.rpm freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-1.6.18-1.el8_10.aarch64.rpm freeipmi-devel-1.6.18-1.el8_10.aarch64.rpm freeipmi-ipmidetectd-1.6.18-1.el8_10.aarch64.rpm freeipmi-ipmiseld-1.6.18-1.el8_10.aarch64.rpm SRPMS: http://oss.oracle.com/ol8/SRPMS-updates/freeipmi-1.6.18-1.el8_10.src.rpm Related CVEs: CVE-2026-50031 Description of changes: [1.6.18-1] - Update to 1.6.18, fixes CVE-2026-50031 _______________________________________________ El-errata mailing list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://oss.oracle.com/mailman/listinfo/el-errata . Oracle Linux 8 advisory for freeipmi addresses a moderate security update for CVE-2026-50031. Immediate action recommended.. Oracle Linux freeipmi security update moderate advisory. . Severity: moderate. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jul 08, 2026 moderate Oracle
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openSUSE Leap 16.0 freeipmi Important DoS Buffer Overflow Vuln 2026-21088-1

An update that solves one vulnerability and has one bug fix can now be installed.. openSUSE security update: security update for freeipmi ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2026:21088-1 Rating: important References: * bsc#1267605 Cross-References: * CVE-2026-50031 CVSS scores: * CVE-2026-50031 ( SUSE ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: openSUSE Leap 16.0 ------------------------------------------------------------- An update that solves one vulnerability and has one bug fix can now be installed. Description: This update for freeipmi fixes the following issue - CVE-2026-50031: denial of service via buffer overflow in ipmi-oem client (bsc#1267605). Patch instructions: To install this openSUSE security update use the suse recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - openSUSE Leap 16.0 zypper in -t patch openSUSE-Leap-16.0-953=1 Package List: - openSUSE Leap 16.0: freeipmi-1.6.15-160000.4.1 freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-1.6.15-160000.4.1 freeipmi-devel-1.6.15-160000.4.1 freeipmi-ipmidetectd-1.6.15-160000.4.1 freeipmi-ipmiseld-1.6.15-160000.4.1 libfreeipmi17-1.6.15-160000.4.1 libipmiconsole2-1.6.15-160000.4.1 libipmidetect0-1.6.15-160000.4.1 libipmimonitoring6-1.6.15-160000.4.1 References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50031.html . This important update addresses a denial of service risk in freeipmi for openSUSE Leap 16.0.. openSUSE update, security patch, freeipmi risk, buffer overflow. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jun 30, 2026 Important OpenSUSE
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SUSE Freeipmi Important Denial of Service Fix 2026-2679-1

An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed.. # Security update for freeipmi Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2026:2679-1 Release Date: 2026-06-29T13:26:04Z Rating: important References: * bsc#1267605 Cross-References: * CVE-2026-50031 CVSS scores: * CVE-2026-50031 ( SUSE ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2026-50031 ( NVD ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS Extended Security * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed. ## Description: This update for freeipmi fixes the following issue * CVE-2026-50031: denial of service via buffer overflow in ipmi-oem client (bsc#1267605). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-SP5-LTSS-2026-2679=1 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS Extended Security zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-SP5-LTSS-EXTENDED-SECURITY-2026-2679=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS (aarch64 x86_64) * libipmidetect0-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * freeipmi-debugsource-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libfreeipmi17-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmiconsole2-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libfreeipmi17-1.5.7-3.9.1 * freeipmi-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmimonitoring6-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * freeipmi-devel-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmidetect0-1.5.7-3.9.1 * freeipmi-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmiconsole2-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmimonitoring6-1.5.7-3.9.1 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS Extended Security (x86_64) *libipmidetect0-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * freeipmi-debugsource-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libfreeipmi17-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmiconsole2-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libfreeipmi17-1.5.7-3.9.1 * freeipmi-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmimonitoring6-debuginfo-1.5.7-3.9.1 * freeipmi-devel-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmidetect0-1.5.7-3.9.1 * freeipmi-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmiconsole2-1.5.7-3.9.1 * libipmimonitoring6-1.5.7-3.9.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50031.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267605 . Important security update for SUSE fixing denial of service via buffer overflow in freeipmi. Immediate action recommended.. freeipmi update, SUSE security, buffer overflow fix, important security advisory, denial of service patch. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jun 29, 2026 Important SuSE
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SUSE Freeipmi Important Denial of Service Vulnerability 2026-22243-1

An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed.. # Security update for freeipmi Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2026:22243-1 Release Date: 2026-06-19T14:13:32Z Rating: important References: * bsc#1267605 Cross-References: * CVE-2026-50031 CVSS scores: * CVE-2026-50031 ( SUSE ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2026-50031 ( NVD ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * SUSE Linux Micro 6.0 An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed. ## Description: This update for freeipmi fixes the following issue * CVE-2026-50031: denial of service via buffer overflow in ipmi-oem client (bsc#1267605). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * SUSE Linux Micro 6.0 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Micro-6.0-763=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Micro 6.0 (aarch64) * libfreeipmi17-debuginfo-1.6.11-3.1 * libfreeipmi17-1.6.11-3.1 * freeipmi-debugsource-1.6.11-3.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50031.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267605 . Critical update for SUSE Linux Micro solving denial of service risk in freeipmi application. Immediate action recommended!. SUSE Linux Micro, freeipmi security, buffer overflow, denial of service. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jun 25, 2026 Important SuSE
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SUSE Linux Micro Freeipmi Important Denial of Service Fix 2026-22246-1

An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed.. # Security update for freeipmi Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2026:22246-1 Release Date: 2026-06-18T07:49:35Z Rating: important References: * bsc#1267605 Cross-References: * CVE-2026-50031 CVSS scores: * CVE-2026-50031 ( SUSE ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2026-50031 ( NVD ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * SUSE Linux Micro 6.1 An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed. ## Description: This update for freeipmi fixes the following issue * CVE-2026-50031: denial of service via buffer overflow in ipmi-oem client (bsc#1267605). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * SUSE Linux Micro 6.1 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Micro-6.1-584=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Micro 6.1 (aarch64) * libfreeipmi17-debuginfo-1.6.14-slfo.1.1_3.1 * libfreeipmi17-1.6.14-slfo.1.1_3.1 * freeipmi-debugsource-1.6.14-slfo.1.1_3.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50031.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267605 . This update addresses important issues with SUSE freeipmi to resolve denial of service threats effectively.. SUSE Linux, freeipmi update, important security patch, buffer overflow fix, denial of service risk. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jun 25, 2026 Important SuSE
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SUSE Freeipmi Important Denial of Service Fix CVE-2026-50031 22163-1

An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed.. # Security update for freeipmi Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2026:22163-1 Release Date: 2026-06-18T18:37:17Z Rating: important References: * bsc#1267605 Cross-References: * CVE-2026-50031 CVSS scores: * CVE-2026-50031 ( SUSE ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2026-50031 ( NVD ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0 An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed. ## Description: This update for freeipmi fixes the following issue * CVE-2026-50031: denial of service via buffer overflow in ipmi-oem client (bsc#1267605). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLES-16.0-953=1 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLES-16.0-953=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0 (ppc64le x86_64) * freeipmi-debugsource-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libfreeipmi17-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmiconsole2-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmidetect0-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-devel-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmimonitoring6-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libfreeipmi17-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-ipmiseld-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-ipmidetectd-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmimonitoring6-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmidetect0-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmiconsole2-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 *freeipmi-ipmiseld-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-ipmidetectd-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * freeipmi-debugsource-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libfreeipmi17-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmiconsole2-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmidetect0-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-devel-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmimonitoring6-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libfreeipmi17-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-ipmiseld-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-ipmidetectd-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmimonitoring6-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmidetect0-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libipmiconsole2-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-ipmiseld-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-ipmidetectd-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50031.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267605 . SUSE released an important security update for freeipmi addressing a denial of service bug affecting multiple versions.. SUSE update, freeipmi security, buffer overflow patch, important security advisory. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jun 23, 2026 Important SuSE
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SUSE FreeIPMI Important Denial Of Service Patch 2026-22216-1

An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed.. # Security update for freeipmi Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2026:22216-1 Release Date: 2026-06-18T18:35:18Z Rating: important References: * bsc#1267605 Cross-References: * CVE-2026-50031 CVSS scores: * CVE-2026-50031 ( SUSE ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2026-50031 ( NVD ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed. ## Description: This update for freeipmi fixes the following issue * CVE-2026-50031: denial of service via buffer overflow in ipmi-oem client (bsc#1267605). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SL-Micro-6.2-953=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 (aarch64 x86_64) * freeipmi-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libfreeipmi17-debuginfo-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * libfreeipmi17-1.6.15-160000.4.1 * freeipmi-debugsource-1.6.15-160000.4.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50031.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267605 . This update addresses an important security issue in SUSE's freeipmi software, mitigating a denial of service threat.. SUSE FreeIPMI Update, Important Security Patch, Denial of Service Threat, Buffer Overflow Fix. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jun 23, 2026 Important SuSE
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