#VU93099 Infinite loop in Gecko OS - CVE-2024-24737

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93099

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24737

CWE-ID: CWE-835

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gecko OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Silicon Labs

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop within the processing of DNS responses. A remote attacker on the local network can consume all available system resources and cause denial of service conditions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gecko OS: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-872/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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