CVE-2024-41660 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-41660?

CVE-2024-41660 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 pa...

How severe is CVE-2024-41660?

CVE-2024-41660 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-2024-41660?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.