Vulnerability Description
RIOT-OS, an operating system for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, contains a network stack with the ability to process 6LoWPAN frames. Prior to version 2023.04, an attacker can send crafted frames to the device to trigger the usage of an uninitialized object leading to denial of service. This issue is fixed in version 2023.04. As a workaround, disable fragment forwarding or SFR.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Riot-Os | Riot | < 2023.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/ccbb304eae7b59e8aca24a6ffd095b5b3f7720ee/syProduct
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/ccbb304eae7b59e8aca24a6ffd095b5b3f7720ee/syProduct
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/commit/287f030af20e829469cdf740606148018a5a220dPatch
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-xfj4-9g7w-f4ghVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/ccbb304eae7b59e8aca24a6ffd095b5b3f7720ee/syProduct
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/ccbb304eae7b59e8aca24a6ffd095b5b3f7720ee/syProduct
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/commit/287f030af20e829469cdf740606148018a5a220dPatch
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-xfj4-9g7w-f4ghVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-24826?
CVE-2023-24826 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). RIOT-OS, an operating system for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, contains a network stack with the ability to process 6LoWPAN frames. Prior to version 2023.04, an attacker can send crafted frames to...
How severe is CVE-2023-24826?
CVE-2023-24826 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-24826?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Riot-Os Riot.