Vulnerability Description
ipmi-oem in FreeIPMI before 1.6.19 has a stack-based buffer overflow in _output_dell_system_info_cmc_ipv6_info in ipmi-oem/ipmi-oem-dell.c (cmc-ipv6-info subcommand to dell get-system-info).
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/freeipmi/freeipmi-1.6.19.tar.gz
- https://www.gnu.org/software/freeipmi/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/28/5
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-85508?
CVE-2026-85508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). ipmi-oem in FreeIPMI before 1.6.19 has a stack-based buffer overflow in _output_dell_system_info_cmc_ipv6_info in ipmi-oem/ipmi-oem-dell.c (cmc-ipv6-info subcommand to dell get-system-info).
How severe is CVE-2026-85508?
CVE-2026-85508 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-85508?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.