CVE-2024-44070: frr vulnerabilities
Affects frrSource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 7.2.1-1ubuntu0.2+esm3 : patch frr as a priority.
Data as of 6 Nov 2026, 06:02 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CISA-ADP | CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 |
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- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.2.1-1ubuntu0.2+esm3, 8.1-1ubuntu1.13, 8.4.4-1.1ubuntu6.3
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 19 Aug 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu frr to 7.2.1-1ubuntu0.2+esm3 (package) or 8.1-1ubuntu1.13 (package) or 8.4.4-1.1ubuntu6.3 (package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSfrrpkg:deb/ubuntu/frr?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSfrrpkg:deb/ubuntu/frr?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSfrrpkg:deb/ubuntu/frr?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the official patches provided by Ubuntu by updating FRR packages to the fixed versions listed in the vendor advisory. For Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, upgrade to frr version 7.2.1-1ubuntu0.2+esm3 or later. For Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, upgrade to 8.1-1ubuntu1.13 or later. For Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, upgrade to 8.4.4-1.1ubuntu6.3 or later. For Ubuntu 24.10, upgrade to 10.0.1-0.1ubuntu3. Using Ubuntu Pro with ESM Apps provides extended security coverage. No other mitigation is required beyond applying these updates.
Description
Two vulnerabilities in FRRouting (FRR) affect Ubuntu releases including 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS, and 24.10. CVE-2024-44070 involves improper handling of certain BGP messages that can cause FRR to crash, resulting in denial of service. CVE-2024-55553 involves re-validation of all routes when an internal socket buffer overflows, potentially degrading performance and causing denial of service. Fixes are available in updated FRR package versions for the affected Ubuntu releases.