Description

An issue in IEEE 802.1AS linuxptp v.4.2 and before allowing a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted Pdelay_Req message to the time synchronization function

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linuxptp_project	linuxptp	< 4.2

References

Other References

https://github.com/qiupy123/CVE-2024-42861

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42861? +

An issue in IEEE 802.1AS linuxptp v.4.2 and before allowing a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted Pdelay_Req message to the time synchronization function It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-42861? +

CVE-2024-42861 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42861? +

CVE-2024-42861 affects products from linuxptp_project, specifically: linuxptp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42861? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.