#VU25111 Buffer overflow in ipmitool - CVE-2020-5208
Published: February 10, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU25111
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5208
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ipmitool
ipmitool
Software vendor:
ipmitool
ipmitool
Description
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
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.