CVE-2021-3911: Misconfigured IP address field in ROA leads to OctoRPKI crash

Published Nov 11, 2021
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Updated

If the ROA that a repository returns contains too many bits for the IP address then OctoRPKI will crash.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/cfrpki
1.4.2-1~deb11u11.4.4-11.5.10-2
Cloudflare OctoRPKI<1.3.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to 1.4

Event History

Nov 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:45 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3911?

The severity of CVE-2021-3911 is medium with a CVSSv3 score of 6.5.

2

How does CVE-2021-3911 impact OctoRPKI?

CVE-2021-3911 can cause OctoRPKI to crash if the ROA returned by a repository contains too many bits for the IP address.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-3911?

The affected software versions are cfrpki 1.4.2-1~deb11u1, 1.4.4-1, 1.5.10-2 for Debian and Octorpki up to version 1.3.0 for Cloudflare.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-3911 in Debian?

To fix CVE-2021-3911 in Debian, update the cfrpki package to version 1.4.2-1~deb11u1, 1.4.4-1, or 1.5.10-2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3911?

More information about CVE-2021-3911 can be found on the GitHub security advisory and Debian security tracker pages.

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