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CVE-2025-61107: FRR routing software can crash from crafted packet

CVE-2025-61107 · published 1 year ago
Summary

Versions 4.0 through 10.4.1 of FRRouting (FRR) may stop working if they receive a specially crafted network packet. This can cause a denial of service, meaning the routing service could become unavailable. Update to the latest patched version of FRR or apply the vendor’s fix to prevent the crash.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
frrouting frrouting >= 4.0, <= 10.4.1
cpe:2.3:a:frrouting:frrouting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
FRRouting/frr from v4.0 through v10.4.1 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the show_vty_ext_pref_pref_sid function at ospf_ext.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause ...
FRRouting/frr from v4.0 through v10.4.1 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the show_vty_ext_pref_pref_sid function at ospf_ext.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted LSA Update packet.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-476NULL Pointer Dereference
Timeline
Published28 Oct 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
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