CVE-2012-0249: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 5, 2012
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the ospflsupdlistlsa function in ospfpacket.c in the OSPFv2 implementation in ospfd in Quagga before 0.99.20.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a Link State Update (aka LS Update) packet that is smaller than the length specified in its header.

Affected Software

40 affected components
Quagga Quagga<=0.99.20
Quagga Quagga=0.95
Quagga Quagga=0.96
Quagga Quagga=0.96.1
Quagga Quagga=0.96.2
Quagga Quagga=0.96.3
Quagga Quagga=0.96.4
Quagga Quagga=0.96.5
Quagga Quagga=0.97.0
Quagga Quagga=0.97.1
Quagga Quagga=0.97.2
Quagga Quagga=0.97.3
Quagga Quagga=0.97.4
Quagga Quagga=0.97.5
Quagga Quagga=0.98.0
Quagga Quagga=0.98.1
Quagga Quagga=0.98.2
Quagga Quagga=0.98.3
Quagga Quagga=0.98.4
Quagga Quagga=0.98.5
Quagga Quagga=0.98.6
Quagga Quagga=0.99.1
Quagga Quagga=0.99.2
Quagga Quagga=0.99.3
Quagga Quagga=0.99.4
Quagga Quagga=0.99.5
Quagga Quagga=0.99.6
Quagga Quagga=0.99.7
Quagga Quagga=0.99.8
Quagga Quagga=0.99.9
Quagga Quagga=0.99.10
Quagga Quagga=0.99.11
Quagga Quagga=0.99.12
Quagga Quagga=0.99.13
Quagga Quagga=0.99.14
Quagga Quagga=0.99.15
Quagga Quagga=0.99.16
Quagga Quagga=0.99.17
Quagga Quagga=0.99.18
Quagga Quagga=0.99.19

Event History

Apr 5, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0249?

CVE-2012-0249 has a severity level that indicates it can cause denial of service by exploiting a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0249?

To fix CVE-2012-0249, upgrade Quagga to version 0.99.20.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Quagga are affected by CVE-2012-0249?

CVE-2012-0249 affects Quagga versions up to 0.99.20 inclusive and several earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2012-0249 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-0249 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted Link State Update packets.

5

What are the consequences of an exploit leveraging CVE-2012-0249?

Exploiting CVE-2012-0249 can lead to assertion failures and the exit of the ospfd daemon, causing service disruption.

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