RHSA-2026:50729: Moderate: freeipmi security update

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

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: buffer overflows on response messages via ipmi-oem (CVE-2026-33554) 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

17 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle Long Life
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
redhat/freeipmi<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdog<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-debuginfo<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-debuginfo<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-debuginfo<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-debuginfo<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-debugsource<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-debugsource<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-ipmidetectd<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-ipmidetectd-debuginfo<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-ipmidetectd-debuginfo<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-ipmiseld<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-ipmiseld-debuginfo<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
redhat/freeipmi-ipmiseld-debuginfo<1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
1.6.6-1.el8_4.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freeipmi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdog to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freeipmi-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freeipmi-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freeipmi-ipmidetectd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freeipmi-ipmidetectd-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freeipmi-ipmiseld to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freeipmi-ipmiseld-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.6-1.el8_4.1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade freeipmi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-33554

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:48 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:48 AM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:50729?

The severity of RHSA-2026:50729 is classified as medium with a CVSS score of 4.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:50729?

To fix RHSA-2026:50729, update the freeipmi packages to the latest available version.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:50729?

RHSA-2026:50729 addresses buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the freeipmi packages specifically related to response messages via ipmi-oem.

4

What products are affected by RHSA-2026:50729?

RHSA-2026:50729 affects multiple freeipmi packages including freeipmi, freeipmi-bmc-watchdog-debuginfo, and others on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

5

What is CVE-2026-33554 related to RHSA-2026:50729?

CVE-2026-33554 is the identifier for the specific buffer overflow vulnerability in the freeipmi software addressed by RHSA-2026:50729.

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