CVE-2023-24094: High severity Mikrotik RouterOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2023
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Updated

An issue in the bridge2 component of MikroTik RouterOS v6.40.5 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted packets.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mikrotik RouterOS=6.40.5

Event History

Mar 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-24094?

CVE-2023-24094 is an issue in the bridge2 component of MikroTik RouterOS v6.40.5 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted packets.

2

How does CVE-2023-24094 affect MikroTik RouterOS?

CVE-2023-24094 affects MikroTik RouterOS v6.40.5 by allowing attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) through crafted packets.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24094?

The severity of CVE-2023-24094 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-24094?

To fix CVE-2023-24094, upgrade to a version of MikroTik RouterOS that is not affected, if available, and follow any recommended mitigation steps provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24094?

More information about CVE-2023-24094 can be found on the MikroTik website, the RouterOS website, and the GitHub repository provided in the references.

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