Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
FRRouting bgpd 8.3 has a race-condition use-after-free that may let crafted BGP packets cause remote code execution or information disclosure. This matters most for organizations using FRR to run routing services, because compromise or instability in bgpd can affect network control-plane trust.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority routing infrastructure issue if FRRouting bgpd 8.3 is in use. Prioritize identification and vendor-supported updates, especially on internet-facing or partner-facing routing systems.
Technical view
The reported flaw is in bgp_notify_send_with_data() and bgp_process_packet() in bgp_packet.c. The CVE description identifies a race-condition use-after-free reachable through crafted BGP packets, with no user interaction required, and possible outcomes of remote code execution or information disclosure.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to systems running FRRouting FRR 8.3 bgpd, including downstream packaged frr deployments where the distributor advisory applies. Risk depends on whether bgpd can receive BGP packets from peers or less-trusted networks.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVE states exploitation does not require user interaction and is triggered by crafted BGP packets, but it does not provide reliable exploit prevalence details.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest for the vulnerable functions, bug class, no-user-interaction condition, and possible RCE or information disclosure impact. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, exact fixed upstream version, and public exploitation evidence, so validation should stay source-bound.
Mitigation direction
- Identify FRRouting bgpd deployments and confirm whether FRR 8.3 is present.
- Apply FRRouting or distribution frr security updates that address CVE-2022-37035.
- Check Debian LTS advisories if using Debian-packaged frr.
- Limit BGP packet reachability to expected trusted peers where operationally possible.
- Monitor bgpd crashes, restarts, and unusual BGP session behavior.
Validation and detection
- Inventory FRR versions on routers, route servers, and network appliances.
- Confirm whether bgpd is enabled and handling BGP sessions.
- Review package changelogs or advisories for CVE-2022-37035 coverage.
- Verify update deployment in staging before production routing changes.
- Check logs for bgpd instability around BGP session activity.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TqYEcZbFeDTMKe2N4XRFwyAjw_mynIHfvzwbx1fmJj8/edit?usp=sharingCVE reference
- https://github.com/FRRouting/frr/issues/11698CVE reference
- [debian-lts-announce] 20240428 [SECURITY] [DLA 3797-1] frr security updateCVE reference · mailing-list
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00007.htmlCVE reference
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