CVE-2024-2169

Implementations of UDP application protocols are susceptible to network loops and denial of service

Description

Implementations of UDP application protocol are vulnerable to network loops. An unauthenticated attacker can use maliciously-crafted packets against a vulnerable implementation that can lead to Denial of Service (DOS) and/or abuse of resources.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.17% Top 25%

Affected: MikroTik RouterOS-TFTP

Affected: Microsoft WDS

Affected: dproxy-nexgen dproxy-nexgen

References

Link	Tags
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/417980
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/417980
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/04/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2169?: CVE-2024-2169 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-2169?: To fix CVE-2024-2169, 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-2024-2169 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-2169 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-2169?: CVE-2024-2169 affects MikroTik RouterOS-TFTP, Microsoft WDS, dproxy-nexgen dproxy-nexgen.

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