Description
It's been found that multiple functions in ipmitool before 1.8.19 neglect proper checking of the data received from a remote LAN party, which may lead to buffer overflows and potentially to remote code execution on the ipmitool side. This is especially dangerous if ipmitool is run as a privileged user. This problem is fixed in version 1.8.19.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ipmitool | ipmitool | unspecified – < < 1.8.19 | < 1.8.19 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-10.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-10.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-10.1 | — |
| Debian 9 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-3+deb9u1 | DLA-2699-1 |
| Debian 8 | ipmitool | 1.8.14-4+deb8u1 | DLA-2098-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | ipmitool | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | ipmitool | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | ipmitool | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | ipmitool | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | ipmitool | 1.8.18-8ubuntu0.1 | USN-5997-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5ubuntu0.2 | USN-5997-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | ipmitool | 1.8.16-3ubuntu0.2+esm1 | USN-5997-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 8 | ipmievd +2 | 1.8.18-12.el8_1 | RHSA-2020:0981 |
| RHEL 7 | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.18-9.el7_7 | RHSA-2020:0984 |
| RHEL 6 | ipmitool | 1.8.15-3.el6_10 | RHSA-2020:1331 |
Show 10 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 8.0 E4S | ipmievd +2 | 1.8.18-12.el8_0 | RHSA-2020:0979 |
| RHEL 7.6 EUS | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.18-9.el7_6 | RHSA-2020:2286 |
| RHEL 7.5 EUS | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.18-9.el7_5 | RHSA-2020:1486 |
| RHEL 7.4 TUS | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.18-6.el7_4 | RHSA-2020:2213 |
| RHEL 7.4 E4S | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.18-6.el7_4 | RHSA-2020:2213 |
| RHEL 7.4 AUS | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.18-6.el7_4 | RHSA-2020:2213 |
| RHEL 7.3 TUS | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.15-8.el7_3 | RHSA-2020:2276 |
| RHEL 7.3 E4S | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.15-8.el7_3 | RHSA-2020:2276 |
| RHEL 7.3 AUS | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.15-8.el7_3 | RHSA-2020:2276 |
| RHEL 7.2 AUS | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.13-10.el7_2 | RHSA-2020:2284 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP1 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-7.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0405-1 |
| SLES 15 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-4.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0617-1 |
| SLES 12 SP5 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
| SLES 12 SP4 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
| SLES 12 SP3 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
Show 10 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 11 SP4 | ipmitool | 1.8.15-0.30.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:14313-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-4.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0617-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-4.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0617-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 8 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 8 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
| SUSE HPE Helion OpenStack 8 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 5 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-5.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | ipmitool | 1.8.18.238.gb7adc1d-1.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10864-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.1 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-lp151.4.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0247-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
Show 9 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.15 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.14 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.13 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.12 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
| Alpine v3.11 | ipmitool | 1.8.18-r9 | — |
Amazon Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.18-9.amzn2 | ALAS2-2020-1420 |
Azure Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Linux 2 (CBL-Mariner) | ipmitool | 1.8.18-21 | — |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 8 | ipmievd +2 | 1.8.18-12.el8_1 | ELSA-2020-0981 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | ipmitool +2 | 1.8.18-9.el7_7 | ELSA-2020-0984 |
Advisories 21
- RHSA-2020:2213 Red Hat Security Advisory: ipmitool security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2020:1486 Red Hat Security Advisory: ipmitool security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2020:0984 Red Hat Security Advisory: ipmitool security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2020:2276 Red Hat Security Advisory: ipmitool security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2020:2284 Red Hat Security Advisory: ipmitool security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2020:2286 Red Hat Security Advisory: ipmitool security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2020:1331 Red Hat Security Advisory: ipmitool security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- USN-5997-1 ipmitool vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 25, 2026
- DLA-2098-1 ipmitool - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-2699-1 ipmitool - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2020:0630-1 Security update for ipmitool SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10864-1 ipmitool-1.8.18.238.gb7adc1d-1.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2020:0405-1 Security update for ipmitool SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2020:0617-1 Security update for ipmitool SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2020:14313-1 Security update for ipmitool SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0247-1 Security update for ipmitool SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- RHSA-2020:0981 Red Hat Security Advisory: ipmitool security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Nov 22, 2025
- RHSA-2020:0979 Red Hat Security Advisory: ipmitool security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Nov 22, 2025
- ALAS2-2020-1420 Important: ipmitool security update (Amazon Linux 2) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · May 6, 2020
- ELSA-2020-0984 Important: ipmitool security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Mar 27, 2020
- ELSA-2020-0981 Important: ipmitool security update (Oracle Linux 8) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Mar 26, 2020
References
- https://github.com/ipmitool/ipmitool/security/advisories/GHSA-g659-9qxw-p7cp
- https://github.com/ipmitool/ipmitool/commit/e824c23316ae50beb7f7488f2055ac65e8b341f2
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200209 [SECURITY] [DLA 2098-1] ipmitool security update mailing-list
- FEDORA-2020-92cc67ff5a vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2020-eb0cf4d268 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0247 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-202101-03 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210630 [SECURITY] [DLA 2699-1] ipmitool security update mailing-list