CVE-2026-85509
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2026-85509 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeIPMI before 1.6.19 has a stack-based buffer overflow in _read_fru_data in libfreeipmi/fru/ipmi-fru.c when a BMC returns more bytes than requested.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeIPMI before 1.6.19 has a stack-based buffer overflow in _read_fru_data in libfreeipmi/fru/ipmi-fru.c when a BMC returns more bytes than requested.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| FreeIPMI | FreeIPMI | < 1.6.19 |
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Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-85509?
FreeIPMI before 1.6.19 has a stack-based buffer overflow in _read_fru_data in libfreeipmi/fru/ipmi-fru.c when a BMC returns more bytes than requested.
How severe is CVE-2026-85509?
CVE-2026-85509 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-85509?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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