An ipmitool security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 9 LTS to address an issue that may result in buffer overflows and possible remote code execution.

DLA 2699-1: ipmitool security update

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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/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