CVE-2024-55626
CVE-2024-55626 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oisf Suricata with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-680.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52824
- Weakness: CWE-680
- 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 7.0.8, a large BPF filter file provided to Suricata at startup can lead to a buffer overflow at Suricata startup. The issue has been addressed in Suricata 7.0.8.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-55626?
- Suricata is a network Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System and Network Security Monitoring engine. Prior to 7.0.8, a large BPF filter file provided to Suricata at startup can lead to a buffer overflow at Suricata startup. The issue has been addressed in Suricata 7.0.8.
- How severe is CVE-2024-55626?
- CVE-2024-55626 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-55626 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-55626?
- CVE-2024-55626 affects Oisf Suricata. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-55626?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-55626 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-55626 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52824.
- When was CVE-2024-55626 published?
- CVE-2024-55626 was published on 2025-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/dd71ef0af222a566e54dfc479dd1951dd17d7ceb
- https://github.com/OISF/suricata/security/advisories/GHSA-wmg4-jqx5-4h9v
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7366
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00029.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oisf:suricata:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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