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- USN-6679-1
USN-6679-1: FRR vulnerability
First published: Wed Mar 06 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that FRR incorrectly handled certain malformed OSPF LSA packets. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause FRR to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/frr | <8.4.4-1.1ubuntu1.3 | 8.4.4-1.1ubuntu1.3 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/frr | <8.1-1ubuntu1.9 | 8.1-1ubuntu1.9 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6679-1?
The severity of USN-6679-1 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-6679-1?
To fix USN-6679-1, upgrade the FRR package to version 8.4.4-1.1ubuntu1.3 or 8.1-1ubuntu1.9 depending on your Ubuntu version.
What software is affected by USN-6679-1?
USN-6679-1 affects the FRR package on Ubuntu versions 22.04 and 23.10.
Can USN-6679-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, USN-6679-1 can be exploited remotely through malformed OSPF LSA packets.
What impact does USN-6679-1 have on my system?
USN-6679-1 could lead to a crash of the FRR service, resulting in potential denial of service.
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