CVE-2026-37458
frr: denial of service via crafted UPDATE message
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 4, 2026
Updated · July 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in FRRouting (FRR). An authenticated remote attacker can exploit a missing input validation vulnerability in the MP_REACH_NLRI component by supplying a specially crafted UPDATE message. This issue can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
Statement
This vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a specially crafted UPDATE message. Due to this reason, this issue has been rated with a moderate severity.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation