CVE-2022-41861: Input Validation

Published Jan 17, 2023
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Updated

A flaw was found in freeradius. A malicious RADIUS client or home server can send a malformed abinary attribute which can cause the server to crash.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeRADIUS freeradius<=3.0.25

Event History

Jan 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41861?

CVE-2022-41861 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to crash the FreeRADIUS server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41861?

To fix CVE-2022-41861, upgrade FreeRADIUS to version 3.0.26 or later.

3

What versions of FreeRADIUS are affected by CVE-2022-41861?

FreeRADIUS versions up to and including 3.0.25 are affected by CVE-2022-41861.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-41861 have on my system?

CVE-2022-41861 allows a malicious client to send a malformed attribute, potentially causing the FreeRADIUS server to crash.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-41861?

Yes, a patch is included in FreeRADIUS version 3.0.26 and later to address CVE-2022-41861.

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