SB2024121686 - Ubuntu update for frr 



SB2024121686 - Ubuntu update for frr

Published: December 16, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024121686
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27913)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of OSPF LSA packets within the ospf_te_parse_te() function in ospfd/ospf_te.c. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the server and crash the ospfd daemon.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.