REDHAT-BUG-654603: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Nov 18, 2010
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A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the way Quagga bgpd daemon processed malformed route information. A configured BGP peer could crash bgpd on a target system via a BGP message with specially-crafted value of BGP Extended Communities attribute.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Quagga bgpd
Event History
Nov 18, 2010
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-654603?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-654603 is considered high due to the potential for a denial of service.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-654603?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-654603, update to the latest patched version of the Quagga bgpd daemon.
3
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-654603?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-654603 include the crashing of the bgpd daemon on the targeted system.
4
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-654603?
REDHAT-BUG-654603 affects the Quagga bgpd daemon in the Quagga Routing Software Suite.
5
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-654603?
There isn't a reliable workaround for REDHAT-BUG-654603 other than applying the available updates.