RHSA-2026:36211: Moderate: freeipmi security update
Moderate: freeipmi security update
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The freeipmi packages contain an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) remote console and system management software based on the IPMI specification.Security Fix(es): freeipmi: FreeIPMI: Denial of service via buffer overflow in ipmi-oem client (CVE-2026-50031) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
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redhat/freeipmito a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdogto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-ipmidetectdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-ipmidetectd-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-ipmiseldto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-ipmiseld-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmito a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdogto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-ipmidetectdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-ipmidetectd-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-ipmiseldto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-ipmiseld-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2 - Upgrade
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redhat/freeipmi-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.18-1.el10_2.aa - Upgrade
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freeipmito a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch CVE-2026-50031
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:36211?
The severity of RHSA-2026:36211 is classified as medium with a score of 4.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2026:36211 address?
RHSA-2026:36211 addresses a denial of service vulnerability due to a buffer overflow in the ipmi-oem client.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:36211?
To fix RHSA-2026:36211, update the affected freeipmi packages to the latest versions provided by Red Hat.
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2026:36211?
The affected software packages include redhat/freeipmi, redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdog, and several related debugging packages.
What is the impact of the vulnerability identified in RHSA-2026:36211?
The impact of the vulnerability identified in RHSA-2026:36211 is the potential for a denial of service caused by a buffer overflow.