REDHAT-BUG-2333146: High severity iperf vulnerability
Published Dec 18, 2024
·Updated
iperf v3.17.1 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the iperfexchangeparameters() function.
Affected Software
1 affected component
iperf iperf
Event History
Dec 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2333146?
REDHAT-BUG-2333146 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its segmentation violation.
2
How does the segmentation violation occur in REDHAT-BUG-2333146?
The segmentation violation in REDHAT-BUG-2333146 occurs in the iperf_exchange_parameters() function.
3
Which versions of iperf are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2333146?
REDHAT-BUG-2333146 affects iperf v3.17.1.
4
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2333146?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2333146, update iperf to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
5
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2333146 until a patch is applied?
There is currently no recommended workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2333146, so updating to a fixed version is advised.