CVE-2024-41184: keepalived · Integer Overflow or Wraparound
Affects keepalivedSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 2.3.2 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.3.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Jul 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade acassen/keepalived to 2.3.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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GitHubacassen/keepalivedpkg:github/acassen/keepalivedOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-41184, organizations should immediately audit their keepalived configurations to ensure no empty ipset names are set, as this is the prerequisite for exploitation. Administrators should enforce strict validation of ipset names and avoid any configurations that could trigger the integer overflow. Monitoring and logging VRRP and keepalived activity can help detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. As a proactive measure, consider isolating keepalived instances from untrusted networks and restricting access to management interfaces. Employ network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure of VRRP services. Additionally, conducting vulnerability scans and penetration tests focusing on keepalived configurations can identify potential weaknesses. Finally, maintain regular backups and incident response plans to minimize impact in case of successful exploitation.
Description
In the vrrp_ipsets_handler handler (fglobal_parser.c) of keepalived through 2.3.1, an integer overflow can occur. NOTE: this CVE Record might not be worthwhile because an empty ipset name must be configured by the user.