CVE-2023-24511: On affected platforms running Arista EOS with SNMP configured, a specially crafted packet can cause a memory leak in the snmpd process.

Published Apr 12, 2023
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Updated

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with SNMP configured, a specially crafted packet can cause a memory leak in the snmpd process. This may result in the snmpd processing being terminated (causing SNMP requests to time out until snmpd is automatically restarted) and potential memory resource exhaustion for other processes on the switch. The vulnerability does not have any confidentiality or integrity impacts to the system.

Affected Software

114 affected components
Arista EOS>=4.26.0<4.26.10m
Arista EOS>=4.27.0<4.27.9m
Arista EOS>=4.28.0<4.28.6m
Arista EOS>=4.29.0<4.29.2f
Arista Ceos-lab
Arista CloudEOS
Arista Veos-lab
Arista 7010t
Arista 7010t-48
Arista 7010tx-48
Arista 7010tx-48-dc
Arista 7020sr-24c2
Arista 7020sr-32c2
Arista 7020tr-48
Arista 7020tra-48
Arista 7050cx3-32s
Arista 7050cx3m-32s
Arista 7050qx-32s
Arista 7050qx2-32s
Arista 7050sx-128
Arista 7050sx-64
Arista 7050sx-72q
Arista 7050sx2-128
Arista 7050sx2-72q
Arista 7050sx3-48c8
Arista 7050sx3-48yc
Arista 7050sx3-48yc12
Arista 7050sx3-48yc8
Arista 7050sx3-96yc8
Arista 7050tx-48
Arista 7050tx-64
Arista 7050tx-72q
Arista 7050tx2-128
Arista 7050tx3-48c8
Arista 7060cx-32s
Arista 7060cx2-32s
Arista 7060dx4-32
Arista 7060px4-32
Arista 7060sx2-48yc6
Arista 7150s-24
Arista 7150s-52
Arista 7150s-64
Arista 7150sc-24
Arista 7150sc-64
Arista 7160-32cq
Arista 7160-48tc6
Arista 7160-48yc6
Arista 7170-32c
Arista 7170-32cd
Arista 7170-64c
Arista 7170b-64c
Arista 720df-48y
Arista 720dp-24s
Arista 720dp-48s
Arista 720dt-24s
Arista 720dt-48s
Arista 720dt-48y
Arista 720xp-24y6
Arista 720xp-24zy4
Arista 720xp-48y6
Arista 720xp-48zc2
Arista 720xp-96zc2
Arista 722xpm-48y4
Arista 722xpm-48zy8
Arista 7250qx-64
Arista 7260cx
Arista 7260cx3
Arista 7260cx3-64
Arista 7260qx
Arista 7260qx-64
Arista 7280cr2ak-30
Arista 7280cr2k-60
Arista 7280cr3-32d4
Arista 7280cr3-32p4
Arista 7280cr3-96
Arista 7280cr3k-32d4
Arista 7280cr3k-32p4
Arista 7280cr3k-96
Arista 7280dr3-24
Arista 7280dr3k-24
Arista 7280e
Arista 7280pr3-24
Arista 7280pr3k-24
Arista 7280r
Arista 7280r2
Arista 7280r3
Arista 7280sr3-48yc8
Arista 7280sr3k-48yc8
Arista 7300x-32q
Arista 7300x-64s
Arista 7300x-64t
Arista 7300x3-32c
Arista 7300x3-48yc4
Arista 7304
Arista 7308
Arista 7316
Arista 7320x-32c
Arista 7368x4
Arista 7388x5
Arista 7500e
Arista 7500r
Arista 7500r2
Arista 7500r3
Arista 7500r3-24d
Arista 7500r3-24p
Arista 7500r3-36cq
Arista 7500r3k-36cq
Arista 7800r3-36p
Arista 7800r3-48cq
Arista 7800r3k-48cq
Arista Ccs-750x-48thp
Arista Ccs-750x-48tp
Arista Ccs-750x-48zp
Arista Ccs-750x-48zxp

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/17239-security-advisory-0084

Information

The recommended resolution is to upgrade to a remediated software version at your earliest convenience. Artista recommends customers move to the latest version of each release that contains all the fixes listed below. For more information about upgrading see Eos User Manual: Upgrades and Downgrades CVE-2023-24511 has been fixed in the following releases: 4.29.2F and later releases in the 4.29.x train 4.28.6M and later releases in the 4.28.x train 4.27.9M and later releases in the 4.27.x train 4.26.10M and later releases in the 4.26.x train

Information

The following hotfix can be applied to remediate CVE-2023-24511. The hotfix only applies to the releases listed below and no other releases. All other versions require upgrading to a release containing the fix (as listed above).: 4.29.1F and below releases in the 4.29.x train 4.28.5.1M and below releases in the 4.28.x train 4.27.8.1M and below releases in the 4.27.x train 4.26.9M and below releases in the 4.26.x train Note: Installing/uninstalling the SWIX will cause the snmpd process to restart Version: 1.0 URL:SecurityAdvisory84_CVE-2023-24511_Hotfix.swix SWIX hash:SecurityAdvisory84_CVE-2023-24511_Hotfix.swix (SHA-512)da2bc1fd2c7fc718e3c72c7ce83dc1caa05150cbe2f081c8cc3ed40ce787f7e24dff5202e621ef5f2af89f72afd25f7476d02f722ffe8e8c7d24c101cbbfe0e5

Event History

Apr 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24511?

CVE-2023-24511 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause memory leaks and disrupt SNMP services.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-24511?

To fix CVE-2023-24511, upgrade to a version of Arista EOS above 4.29.2f or the specified patched versions in their advisory.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-24511?

CVE-2023-24511 affects Arista EOS versions 4.26.0 through 4.26.10m, 4.27.0 through 4.27.9m, 4.28.0 through 4.28.6m, and up to 4.29.2f.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-24511 have?

CVE-2023-24511 can lead to a memory leak in the snmpd process, causing SNMP requests to time out until the process is restarted.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-24511?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2023-24511; upgrading to a patched version is the recommended mitigation.

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