Vulnerability Description
Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Prior to 7.0.8, a large BPF filter file provided to Suricata at startup can lead to a buffer overflow at Suricata startup. The issue has been addressed in Suricata 7.0.8.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oisf | Suricata | < 7.0.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/dd71ef0af222a566e54dfc479dd1951dd17d7cebPatch
- https://github.com/OISF/suricata/security/advisories/GHSA-wmg4-jqx5-4h9vVendor Advisory
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7366Permissions Required
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00029.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-55626?
CVE-2024-55626 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Prior to 7.0.8, a large BPF filter file provided to Suricata at startup can lead t...
How severe is CVE-2024-55626?
CVE-2024-55626 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-55626?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oisf Suricata.