CVE-2024-3544 LoadMaster Hardcoded SSH Key

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers on the same network can use hardcoded SSH keys to access LoadMaster devices, requiring a patch to enforce shared secret authentication.

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

What is CVE-2024-3544?

CVE-2024-3544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Software Corporation LoadMaster, published on 2 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unauthenticated attackers can perform actions, using SSH private keys, by knowing the IP address and having access to the same network of one of the machines in the HA or Cluster group. This vulnerability has been closed by enhancing LoadMaster partner communications to require a shared secret that must be exchanged between the partners before communication can proceed.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3544?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Progress Loadmaster.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3544?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3544 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-3544 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-3544 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5673-2x9h-2626.

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