CVE-2024-38534: Suricata modbus: txs without responses are never freed

Published Jul 11, 2024
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Updated

Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Crafted modbus traffic can lead to unlimited resource accumulation within a flow. Upgrade to 7.0.6. Set a limited stream.reassembly.depth to reduce the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OISF Suricata<7.0.6

Event History

Jul 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38534?

CVE-2024-38534 has a high severity level due to the potential for unlimited resource accumulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38534?

To fix CVE-2024-38534, upgrade Suricata to version 7.0.6 and set a limited stream.reassembly.depth.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-38534?

CVE-2024-38534 affects Suricata versions prior to 7.0.6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38534?

CVE-2024-38534 is a resource exhaustion vulnerability in Suricata.

5

Can I use an older version of Suricata with CVE-2024-38534?

Using an older version of Suricata with CVE-2024-38534 is not recommended due to the identified vulnerability.

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