CVE-2024-32985

Stellar-core's Overlay - security fix for DDoS mitigation

Description

Stellar-core is a reference implementation for the peer-to-peer agent that manages the Stellar network. Prior to 20.4.0, core nodes could be randomly crashed due to a race condition with a 3rd party library. The likelihood of affecting the network is low since crashed nodes come back up online right away. Code fix mitigation is part of Stellar-core v20.4.0 release

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Affected: stellar stellar-core
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/stellar/stellar-core/security/advisories/GHSA-mgx8-frjx-x33m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32985?
CVE-2024-32985 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-32985?
To fix CVE-2024-32985, 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-2024-32985 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-32985 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-2024-32985?
CVE-2024-32985 affects stellar stellar-core.
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