CVE-2024-3661: DHCP routing options can manipulate interface-based VPN traffic

Published May 6, 2024
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Updated

DHCP can add routes to a client’s routing table via the classless static route option (121). VPN-based security solutions that rely on routes to redirect traffic can be forced to leak traffic over the physical interface. An attacker on the same local network can read, disrupt, or possibly modify network traffic that was expected to be protected by the VPN.

Affected Software

29 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient Linux>=6.4.0<7.2.5
Fortinet Forticlient Macos>=6.4.0<7.2.5
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.4.0<7.2.5
Fortinet FortiClient Linux=7.4.0
Fortinet Forticlient Macos=7.4.0
Fortinet FortiClient Windows=7.4.0
Cisco Anyconnect Vpn Client
Cisco Secure Client
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Iphone Os
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Linux
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Macos
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect Windows
All of the following
Citrix Secure Access Client<24.06.1
Any of the following
Apple iPhone OS
Apple macOS
All of the following
Citrix Secure Access Client<24.8.5
Linux Linux kernel
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=7.2.3<=7.2.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.1.0<=17.1.2
WatchGuard Ipsec Mobile Vpn Client Macos
WatchGuard Ipsec Mobile Vpn Client Windows
WatchGuard Mobile Vpn With Ssl Macos
WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Windows
Zscaler Client Connector Linux<1.5.1.25
Zscaler Client Connector Macos<4.2.0.282
Zscaler Client Connector Linux>=3.7<3.7.0.134
Zscaler Client Connector Windows

Event History

May 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 7, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:46 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:48 PM
News Published
via The Register·09:50 PM
News Published
via The Register·09:54 PM
Oct 21, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:54 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3661?

CVE-2024-3661 is considered a high severity vulnerability that can lead to the leakage of VPN traffic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3661?

To mitigate CVE-2024-3661, it is recommended to update affected software to the latest available versions that address this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-3661?

CVE-2024-3661 affects various versions of Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco AnyConnect, Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect, F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, and more.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-3661 involve?

CVE-2024-3661 involves an attacker on the same local network using rogue DHCP servers to manipulate routing tables.

5

Can CVE-2024-3661 lead to data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2024-3661 can potentially lead to data exposure due to the leakage of VPN traffic over unsecured networks.

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