7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-42861

First published: Mon Sep 23 2024(Updated: )

An issue in IEEE 802.1AS linuxptp v.4.2 and before allowing a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted Pdelay_Req message to the time synchronization function

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
linuxptp<=4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-42861?

    The severity of CVE-2024-42861 is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-42861?

    To fix CVE-2024-42861, update the linuxptp package to a version later than 4.2.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-42861?

    CVE-2024-42861 affects users of linuxptp versions 4.2 and earlier.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2024-42861 facilitate?

    CVE-2024-42861 facilitates a remote denial of service attack through a crafted Pdelay_Req message.

  • Can CVE-2024-42861 be exploited without authentication?

    Yes, CVE-2024-42861 can be exploited remotely without authentication.

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