CVE-2024-38535

Suricata http2: oom from duplicate headers

Description

Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Suricata can run out of memory when parsing crafted HTTP/2 traffic. Upgrade to 6.0.20 or 7.0.6.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.91% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: OISF suricata
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/OISF/suricata/security/advisories/GHSA-cg8j-7mwm-v563 vendor advisory
https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/62d5cac1b8483d5f9d2b79833a4e59f5d80129b7 patch
https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/c82fa5ca0d1ce0bd8f936e0b860707a6571373b2 patch
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7104 permissions required
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7105 issue tracking
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7112 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38535?
CVE-2024-38535 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38535?
To fix CVE-2024-38535, 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-2024-38535 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38535 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-38535?
CVE-2024-38535 affects OISF suricata.
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