Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in libndp. This flaw allows a local malicious user to cause a buffer overflow in NetworkManager, triggered by sending a malformed IPv6 router advertisement packet. This issue occurred as libndp was not correctly validating the route length information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2025:6631
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4618
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4619
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4620
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4622
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4636
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4640
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4641
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4642
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4643
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-5564
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2284122
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4618
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4619
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4620
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5564?
CVE-2024-5564 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). A vulnerability was found in libndp. This flaw allows a local malicious user to cause a buffer overflow in NetworkManager, triggered by sending a malformed IPv6 router advertisement packet. This issue...
How severe is CVE-2024-5564?
CVE-2024-5564 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5564?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.