CVE-2024-6501

Description

A flaw was found in NetworkManager. When a system running NetworkManager with DEBUG logs enabled and an interface eth1 configured with LLDP enabled, a malicious user could inject a malformed LLDP packet. NetworkManager would crash, leading to a denial of service.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.1

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

References

Other References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9317 https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6501 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2295734 https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6501 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2295734

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6501? +

A flaw was found in NetworkManager. When a system running NetworkManager with DEBUG logs enabled and an interface eth1 configured with LLDP enabled, a malicious user could inject a malformed LLDP packet. NetworkManager would crash, leading to a denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-6501? +

CVE-2024-6501 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6501? +

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