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CVE-2024-5872

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.33%

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CVE-2024-5872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. On affected platforms running Arista EOS, a specially crafted packet with incorrect VLAN tag might be copied to CPU, which may cause incorrect control plane behavior related to the packet, such as route flaps, multicast routes learnt, etc.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On affected platforms running Arista EOS, a specially crafted packet with incorrect VLAN tag might be copied to CPU, which may cause incorrect control plane behavior related to the packet, such as route flaps, multicast routes learnt, etc.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability
0.33%

25.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5872?
On affected platforms running Arista EOS, a specially crafted packet with incorrect VLAN tag might be copied to CPU, which may cause incorrect control plane behavior related to the packet, such as route flaps, multicast routes learnt, etc.
How severe is CVE-2024-5872?
CVE-2024-5872 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5872?
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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Source: NVD / NIST