CVE-2024-41660

slpd-lite unauthenticated memory corruption

Description

slpd-lite is a unicast SLP UDP server. Any OpenBMC system that includes the slpd-lite package is impacted. Installing this package is the default when building OpenBMC. Nefarious users can send slp packets to the BMC using UDP port 427 to cause memory overflow issues within the slpd-lite daemon on the BMC. Patches will be available in the latest openbmc/slpd-lite repository.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: openbmc slpd-lite
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/openbmc/slpd-lite/security/advisories/GHSA-wmgv-jffg-v3xr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41660?
CVE-2024-41660 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-41660?
To fix CVE-2024-41660, 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-2024-41660 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-41660 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-2024-41660?
CVE-2024-41660 affects openbmc slpd-lite.
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