CVE-2024-5872 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

On affected platforms running Arista EOS, a specially crafted packet with incorrect VLAN tag might be copied to CPU, which may cause incorrect control plane behavior related to the packet, such as route flaps, multicast routes learnt, etc.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

References

https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/20649-sec

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-5872?

CVE-2024-5872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). On affected platforms running Arista EOS, a specially crafted packet with incorrect VLAN tag might be copied to CPU, which may cause incorrect control plane behavior related to the packet, such as rou...

How severe is CVE-2024-5872?

CVE-2024-5872 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5872?

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