CVE-2024-45795: Suricata detect/datasets: reachable assertion with unimplemented rule option

Published Oct 16, 2024
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Updated

Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Prior to version 7.0.7, rules using datasets with the non-functional / unimplemented "unset" option can trigger an assertion during traffic parsing, leading to denial of service. This issue is addressed in 7.0.7. As a workaround, use only trusted and well tested rulesets.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
OISF Suricata<7.0.7
debian/suricata<1:7.0.7-1
1:7.0.7-1
debian/suricata<1:7.0.7-1
1:7.0.7-1
debian/suricata
1:7.0.10-1+deb13u41:8.0.8-1
alpine/suricata<7.0.7-r0
7.0.7-r0
alpine/suricata<7.0.7-r0
7.0.7-r0
alpine/suricata<7.0.7-r0
7.0.7-r0
alpine/suricata<7.0.7-r0
7.0.7-r0
alpine/suricata<7.0.7-r0
7.0.7-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/suricata to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:7.0.7-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/suricata to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:7.0.10-1+deb13u4Fixed in 1:8.0.8-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/suricata to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.7-r0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Suricata to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.7
  5. Compensating control

    Use only trusted and well tested Suricata rulesets.

Event History

Oct 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45795?

CVE-2024-45795 has a severity that can lead to denial of service due to an assertion failure during traffic parsing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45795?

To fix CVE-2024-45795, upgrade Suricata to version 7.0.7 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-45795?

CVE-2024-45795 affects Suricata versions prior to 7.0.7.

4

What issues can arise from CVE-2024-45795?

CVE-2024-45795 can trigger an assertion that results in a denial of service during network traffic parsing.

5

Can I continue using Suricata if I'm on a version prior to 7.0.7?

It is not recommended to use Suricata versions prior to 7.0.7 due to the vulnerability identified in CVE-2024-45795.

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