CVE-2024-38536: Suricata http/range: NULL-ptr deref when http.memcap is reached
First published: Thu Jul 11 2024(Updated: )
Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. A memory allocation failure due to `http.memcap` being reached leads to a NULL-ptr reference leading to a crash. Upgrade to 7.0.6.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OISF Suricata | <7.0.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38536?
CVE-2024-38536 is a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to a crash of the Suricata service.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38536?
To fix CVE-2024-38536, upgrade Suricata to version 7.0.6 or later.
What is the cause of CVE-2024-38536?
CVE-2024-38536 is caused by a memory allocation failure when the http.memcap limit is reached.
Which versions of Suricata are affected by CVE-2024-38536?
Suricata versions prior to 7.0.6 are affected by CVE-2024-38536.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38536?
CVE-2024-38536 is a memory management vulnerability that results in a null pointer dereference leading to a crash.
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