CVE-2024-21418 Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can elevate privileges in SONiC network operating systems, potentially gaining unauthorized control over network infrastructure.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-21418?

CVE-2024-21418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC), published on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21418?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linuxfoundation Software for Open Networking in the Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21418?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21418 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-21418 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21418 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v658-rgxj-fq9r.

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