CVE-2024-34088: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 30, 2024
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Updated

In FRRouting (FRR) through 9.1 it is possible for the getedge() function in ospfte.c in the OSPF daemon to return a NULL pointer. In cases where calling functions do not handle the returned NULL value the OSPF daemon crashes leading to denial of service.

Other sources

In FRRouting (FRR) through 9.1, it is possible for the getedge() function in ospfte.c in the OSPF daemon to return a NULL pointer. In cases where calling functions do not handle the returned NULL value, the OSPF daemon crashes, leading to denial of service.

Launchpad

Affected Software

3 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<8.5.3-6
8.5.3-6

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 8.5.3-6

Event History

Apr 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 3, 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
Jun 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:47 PM
Description
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-2024-34088?

CVE-2024-34088 has a severity level that could lead to a denial of service due to the OSPF daemon crashing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-34088?

To fix CVE-2024-34088, it is recommended to update to the patched versions of frr: 7.5.1-1.1+deb11u2, 7.5.1-1.1+deb11u4, or 10.2.1-2.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-34088?

CVE-2024-34088 affects the FRRouting (FRR) software, specifically versions up to 8.4.4-1.1~deb12u1.

4

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-34088?

The vulnerability in CVE-2024-34088 is caused by the get_edge() function in ospf_te.c returning a NULL pointer that is not handled properly.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-34088?

The potential consequence of CVE-2024-34088 is a denial of service, leading to the crash of the OSPF daemon.

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