medium
5.9
CWE
835
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-24788: Malformed DNS message can cause infinite loop in net

First published: Wed May 08 2024(Updated: )

A malformed DNS message in response to a query can cause the Lookup functions to get stuck in an infinite loop.

Credit: security@golang.org security@golang.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/Go<1.22.3
1.22.3
redhat/Go<1.21.10
1.21.10
debian/golang-1.15
1.15.15-1~deb11u4
debian/golang-1.19
1.19.8-2
debian/golang-1.22
1.22.11-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-24788?

    CVE-2024-24788 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause an infinite loop in DNS message processing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-24788?

    To remediate CVE-2024-24788, update IBM Concert Software to version 1.0.2 or higher, or ensure that affected Go packages are upgraded to their corresponding fixed versions.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2024-24788?

    CVE-2024-24788 affects IBM Concert Software versions 1.0.0 to 1.0.1 and several Go package versions including Go 1.22.3 and earlier.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-24788 have on systems?

    The impact of CVE-2024-24788 includes potential denial of service due to the affected Lookup functions getting stuck in an infinite loop.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2024-24788?

    Detailed information regarding CVE-2024-24788 can be found in security advisories published by the respective vendors and cybersecurity communities.

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