CVE-2024-31950: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 7, 2024
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Updated

In FRRouting (FRR) through 9.1 there can be a buffer overflow and daemon crash in ospfteparseri for OSPF LSA packets during an attempt to read Segment Routing subTLVs (their size is not validated).

Other sources

In FRRouting (FRR) through 9.1, there can be a buffer overflow and daemon crash in ospfteparseri for OSPF LSA packets during an attempt to read Segment Routing subTLVs (their size is not validated).

Launchpad

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/frr<=8.4.4-1.1~deb12u1
7.5.1-1.1+deb11u27.5.1-1.1+deb11u410.2.1-2
Frrouting FRRouting<=9.1
Microsoft cbl2 frr 8.5.3-6<8.5.5-1
8.5.5-1
Microsoft cbl2 frr 8.5.5-1<8.5.5-1
8.5.5-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/frr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.5.1-1.1+deb11u2Fixed in 7.5.1-1.1+deb11u4Fixed in 10.2.1-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.5-1

Event History

Apr 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 28, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:46 PM
Description
Sep 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Sep 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31950?

CVE-2024-31950 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote crashes and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-31950?

To mitigate CVE-2024-31950, upgrade to versions 7.5.1-1.1+deb11u2, 7.5.1-1.1+deb11u4, or 10.2.1-2 of the frr package.

3

What causes CVE-2024-31950?

CVE-2024-31950 is caused by a buffer overflow in FRRouting caused by unsafe handling of OSPF LSA packets.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-31950?

CVE-2024-31950 affects FRRouting versions up to and including 8.4.4-1.1~deb12u1.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-31950?

As of now, there is no public information available regarding a known exploit for CVE-2024-31950.

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