CVE-2024-41260 NetBird uses a static initialization vector (IV)
Attackers with database access can decrypt audit logs to reveal email addresses due to a static initialization vector in the encryption function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-41260?
CVE-2024-41260 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A static initialization vector (IV) in the encrypt function of netbird management's service from v0.23.2 to v0.29.1 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information (email addresses) when in possession of the audit events database.
Weakness: CWE-321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41260?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/netbirdio/netbird.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
github.com/netbirdio/netbird Go | From 0.23.2 | 0.29.2 |
github.com/netbirdio/netbird Go | From 0.23.2 | 0.29.2 |
github.com/netbirdio/netbird Go | From 0.23.2 | 0.29.2 |
How do I fix CVE-2024-41260?
Upgrade github.com/netbirdio/netbird to 0.29.2 or later.
Is CVE-2024-41260 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-41260 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9v35-4xcr-w9ph, GO-2024-3057.