Ubuntu update for libndp



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-5564
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libndp0 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU93866

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5564

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in NetworkManager. A local user can send a malformed IPv6 router advertisement packet to trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libndp to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04 - 18.04

libndp0 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7248-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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