Ubuntu update for frr
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-31489 CVE-2023-31490 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system frr (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU76910
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31489
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the bgp_capability_llgr() function in bgpd. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the sevrer and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationUpdate the affected package frr to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 22.04 - 23.04
frr (Ubuntu package): before 8.1-1ubuntu1.4
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:22.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:22.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:23.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:frr_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6136-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU76911
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31490
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the bgp_attr_psid_sub() function in bgpd. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the server and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationUpdate the affected package frr to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 22.04 - 23.04
frr (Ubuntu package): before 8.1-1ubuntu1.4
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6136-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
