CVE-2023-38406
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.94%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38406 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. bgpd/bgp_flowspec.c in FRRouting (FRR) before 8.4.3 mishandles an nlri length of zero, aka a "flowspec overflow.". EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
bgpd/bgp_flowspec.c in FRRouting (FRR) before 8.4.3 mishandles an nlri length of zero, aka a "flowspec overflow."
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Frrouting | Frrouting | < 8.4.3 |
References
- https://github.com/FRRouting/frr/pull/12884Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/FRRouting/frr/pull/12884Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38406?
bgpd/bgp_flowspec.c in FRRouting (FRR) before 8.4.3 mishandles an nlri length of zero, aka a "flowspec overflow."
How severe is CVE-2023-38406?
CVE-2023-38406 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38406?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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