CVE-2024-3652 (GCVE-0-2024-3652)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-04-11 01:32 – Updated: 2026-02-27 15:19
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
IKEv1 default AH/ESP responder can cause libreswan to abort and restart
Summary
The Libreswan Project was notified of an issue causing libreswan to restart when using IKEv1 without specifying an esp= line. When the peer requests AES-GMAC, libreswan's default proposal handler causes an assertion failure and crashes and restarts. IKEv2 connections are not affected.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-04-11 17:26 UTC
CWE
- IKEv1 with default AH/ESP configuration can cause libreswan to abort and restart
- CWE-404 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://libreswan.org/security/CVE-2024-3652 | vendor-advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/18/2 |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Libreswan Project (www.libreswan.org) | libreswan |
Affected:
3.22 , ≤ 4.14
(semver)
Unaffected: 5.0 |
guessed |
Date Public
2024-04-12 21:00
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