[ GLSA 202101-03 ] ipmitool

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: ipmitool: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202101-03)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2021-01-10
Bug(s): #708436
ID: 202101-03

Synopsis

A buffer overflow in ipmitool might allow remote attacker(s) to
execute arbitrary code.


Background

Utility for controlling IPMI enabled devices.

Affected Packages

Package: sys-apps/ipmitool
Vulnerable: < 1.8.18_p20201004-r1
Unaffected: >= 1.8.18_p20201004-r1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in ipmiool. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All ipmitool users should upgrade to the latest version: