CVE-2026-37460
Description
A flaw was found in FRRouting (FRR). Missing input validation in the rfapiRibBi2Ri() function allows a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending a specially crafted BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) UPDATE message. This vulnerability can disrupt network services managed by FRR.
Statement
This Important flaw in FRRouting (FRR) allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to trigger a denial of service by sending a specially crafted BGP UPDATE message. This can lead to the disruption of network services managed by FRR instances configured to handle BGP traffic. The vulnerability does not require complex attack vectors or user interaction, making it a significant availability risk for affected systems.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, restrict access to FRRouting's BGP services to only trusted peers and networks. Implement firewall rules to limit inbound connections to BGP port 179 (TCP) to known, legitimate BGP neighbors. If BGP is not actively used, consider disabling the BGP daemon within FRR to eliminate the attack surface. Warning: Modifying firewall rules or FRR configuration may impact network connectivity and requires careful planning and testing. A restart of the FRR service may be required for changes to take effect.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.5 | N/A | 7.5 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | None |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | None |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Other
Technical Impact: Varies by Context
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