SUSE update for freeradius-server

1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm

EUVDB-ID: #VU94063

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-3596

CWE-ID: CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in RADIUS Protocol. A remote user can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and gain access to target system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package freeradius-server to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Server Applications Module: 15-SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6

openSUSE Leap: 15.6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP6

freeradius-server-python3: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-python3-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-mysql: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-krb5-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-ldap-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-libs-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-ldap: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-krb5: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-perl: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-ldap-schemas: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-sqlite-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-doc: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-perl-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-mysql-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-utils: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-utils-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-postgresql: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-postgresql-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-debugsource: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-devel: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-sqlite: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-debuginfo: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

freeradius-server-libs: before 3.2.4-150600.3.3.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:suse:server_applications_module:15-SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_real_time_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:opensuse_leap:15.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20242359-1/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.