CVE-2024-6501

low-risk
Published 2024-07-09

A flaw was found in NetworkManager. When a system running NetworkManager with DEBUG logs enabled and an interface eth1 configured with LLDP enabled, a malicious user could inject a malformed LLDP packet. NetworkManager would crash, leading to a denial of service.

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0.08% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 3.1/10 Low
NETWORK / HIGH complexity
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low-risk
Severity 11/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal