CVE-2022-24705

Buffer Overflow via Crafted Ipv6 Prefix Attribute Type Client Request in accel-ppp v1.12

Description

The rad_packet_recv function in radius/packet.c suffers from a memcpy buffer overflow, resulting in an overly-large recvfrom into a fixed buffer that causes a buffer overflow and overwrites arbitrary memory. If the server connects with a malicious client, crafted client requests can remotely trigger this vulnerability.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: https://accel-ppp.org/ accel-ppp
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/accel-ppp/accel-ppp/pull/35 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24705?
CVE-2022-24705 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-24705?
To fix CVE-2022-24705, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-24705 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-24705 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-24705?
CVE-2022-24705 affects https://accel-ppp.org/ accel-ppp.
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