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- USN-6794-1
USN-6794-1: FRR vulnerabilities
First published: Tue May 28 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that FRR incorrectly handled certain malformed BGP and OSPF packets. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause FRR to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/frr | <8.4.4-1.1ubuntu6.1 | 8.4.4-1.1ubuntu6.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/frr | <8.4.4-1.1ubuntu1.4 | 8.4.4-1.1ubuntu1.4 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/frr | <8.1-1ubuntu1.10 | 8.1-1ubuntu1.10 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-31950
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-31948
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-34088
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-31951
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/{'id': 'USN-6807-1', 'packages': 'frr-pythontools, frr-doc, frr, frr-snmp, frr-rpki-rtrlib'}
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/frr/8.4.4-1.1ubuntu6.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/frr/8.4.4-1.1ubuntu1.4
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/frr/8.1-1ubuntu1.10
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6794-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6794-1?
USN-6794-1 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-6794-1?
To fix USN-6794-1, upgrade to one of the patched versions of the FRR package specified in the advisory.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6794-1?
USN-6794-1 affects Ubuntu versions 24.04, 23.10, and 22.04 with specific FRR versions.
Can USN-6794-1 lead to data breach?
While USN-6794-1 primarily results in denial of service, there is a risk of unauthorized access that could potentially lead to a data breach.
Is there a workaround for USN-6794-1 until I can apply a patch?
No specific workarounds are recommended for USN-6794-1; patching the FRR software is the best mitigation.
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