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Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, and Network Security Monitoring engine. The vulnerability in versions prior to 7.0.8 allows an attacker to trigger a buffer overflow by providing a large BPF filter file during Suricata startup. This could potentially lead to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
Overview
- CVE ID: CVE-2024-55626
- CVSS Score: 3.3 (Low severity)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
- Confidentiality Impact: None
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: Low
- CWE ID: CWE-680 (Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow)
- Affected Vendor: OISF
- Affected Product: Suricata
- Affected Versions: < 7.0.8
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Suricata installations to version 7.0.8 or later. This version includes a fix for the buffer overflow issue caused by oversized BPF filter files. It is recommended to regularly update Suricata to the latest version to mitigate security risks.
References
- Advisory: GitHub Security Advisory
- Commit Fix: GitHub Commit
- Issue Tracking: Redmine Issue
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
