CVE-2024-42934

Summary

CVE-2024-42934 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting OpenIPMI before version 2.0.36. This issue involves an out-of-bounds array access error in the ipmi_sim simulator, which can lead to a denial-of-service condition. With a very low probability, an attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication or execute arbitrary code. The impact of this vulnerability is significant, as OpenIPMI is widely used for remote management of various servers and network equipment. System administrators are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest stable release to mitigate the risk.

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