CVE-2006-2224 Auth bypass in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass RIPv2 authentication to modify routing state in Quagga, impacting network integrity and availability.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2006-2224?

CVE-2006-2224 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

RIPd in Quagga 0.98 and 0.99 before 20060503 does not properly enforce RIPv2 authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to modify routing state via RIPv1 RESPONSE packets.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2224?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quagga Quagga Routing Software Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2224?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2006-2224 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2224 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2006-1519, GHSA-mj28-wp87-qqjj.

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