Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in lldpd before 1.0.17. By crafting a CDP PDU packet with specific CDP_TLV_ADDRESSES TLVs, a malicious actor can remotely force the lldpd daemon to perform an out-of-bounds read on heap memory. This occurs in cdp_decode in daemon/protocols/cdp.c.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lldpd Project | Lldpd | < 1.0.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/lldpd/lldpd/commit/a9aeabdf879c25c584852a0bb5523837632f099bPatch
- https://github.com/lldpd/lldpd/releases/tag/1.0.17Release Notes
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00025.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5505
- https://github.com/lldpd/lldpd/commit/a9aeabdf879c25c584852a0bb5523837632f099bPatch
- https://github.com/lldpd/lldpd/releases/tag/1.0.17Release Notes
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00025.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5505
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-41910?
CVE-2023-41910 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in lldpd before 1.0.17. By crafting a CDP PDU packet with specific CDP_TLV_ADDRESSES TLVs, a malicious actor can remotely force the lldpd daemon to perform an out-of-bounds rea...
How severe is CVE-2023-41910?
CVE-2023-41910 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-41910?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lldpd Project Lldpd.