CVE-2024-23835
CVE-2024-23835 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oisf Suricata with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-770.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21277
- Weakness: CWE-770
- Affected product: Oisf Suricata
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Prior to version 7.0.3, excessive memory use during pgsql parsing could lead to OOM-related crashes. This vulnerability is patched in 7.0.3. As workaround, users can disable the pgsql app layer parser.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23835?
- Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Prior to version 7.0.3, excessive memory use during pgsql parsing could lead to OOM-related crashes. This vulnerability is patched in 7.0.3. As workaround, users can disable the pgsql app layer parser.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23835?
- CVE-2024-23835 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-23835 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-23835?
- CVE-2024-23835 primarily affects Oisf Suricata. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-23835?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-23835 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-23835 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21277.
- When was CVE-2024-23835 published?
- CVE-2024-23835 was published on 2024-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/86de7cffa7e8f06fe9d600127e7dabe89c7e81dd
- https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/f52c033e566beafb4480c139eb18662a2870464f
- https://github.com/OISF/suricata/security/advisories/GHSA-8583-353f-mvwc
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/GOCOBFUTIFHOP2PZOH4ENRFXRBHIRKK4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/ZXJIT7R53ZXROO3I256RFUWTIW4ECK6P/
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6411
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:oisf:suricata:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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