CVE-2026-37458: Input Validation

Published May 4, 2026
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Updated

Missing input validation in the MPREACHNLRI component of FRRouting (FRR) stable/10.0 to stable/10.6 allows authenticated attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted UPDATE message.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Frrouting FRRouting>=stable/10.0<=stable/10.6
Frrouting FRRouting>=10.0<=10.6.0
ubuntu/quagga*
ubuntu/quagga*
ubuntu/quagga*
ubuntu/frr*
ubuntu/frr<8.1-1ubuntu1.16
8.1-1ubuntu1.16
ubuntu/frr<8.4.4-1.1ubuntu6.7
8.4.4-1.1ubuntu6.7
ubuntu/frr<10.4.1-3ubuntu1.4
10.4.1-3ubuntu1.4
ubuntu/frr<10.5.1-1ubuntu4.1
10.5.1-1ubuntu4.1
debian/frr
8.4.4-1.1~deb12u210.3-3+deb13u110.7.1-7
debian/frr<8.4.4-1.1~deb12u2
8.4.4-1.1~deb12u2
debian/frr<10.3-3+deb13u1
10.3-3+deb13u1
debian/frr<10.6.0-2
10.6.0-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/frr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1-1ubuntu1.16
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/frr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.4-1.1ubuntu6.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/frr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.4.1-3ubuntu1.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/frr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.5.1-1ubuntu4.1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.4.4-1.1~deb12u2Fixed in 10.3-3+deb13u1Fixed in 10.7.1-7
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.4.4-1.1~deb12u2
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.3-3+deb13u1
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.6.0-2

Event History

May 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 5, 2026
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:03 PM
Affected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-37458?

CVE-2026-37458 has a medium severity rating of 6.5 according to the CVSS 3.1 metrics.

2

What is CVE-2026-37458 about?

CVE-2026-37458 involves missing input validation in the MP_REACH_NLRI component of FRRouting that can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) when exploited.

3

Who can exploit CVE-2026-37458?

Authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2026-37458 by sending a specially crafted UPDATE message.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-37458?

To fix CVE-2026-37458, apply the available patch provided in the FRRouting repository.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-37458 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2026-37458 includes the potential for Denial of Service (DoS), affecting system availability.

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