SB2021011003 - Gentoo update for ipmitool
Published: January 10, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021011003
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5208)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to multiple functions in ipmitool neglect proper checking of the data received from a remote LAN party. A remote authenticated attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the ipmitool side.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.