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CVE-2024-38359

6.5 · MEDIUM

The Lightning Network Daemon (lnd) - is a complete implementation of a Lightning Network node.

Published Jun 20, 2024CWE-20EPSS 0.57%

Overview

CVE-2024-38359 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Lightning Network Daemon (lnd) - is a complete implementation of a Lightning Network node. A parsing vulnerability in lnd's onion processing logic and lead to a DoS vector due to excessive memory allocation. The issue was patched in lnd v0.17.0. Users should update to a version > v0.17.0 to be protected. Users unable to upgrade may set the `--rejecthtlc` CLI flag and also disable forwarding on channels via the `UpdateChanPolicyCommand`, or disable listening on a public network interface via the `--nolisten` flag as a mitigation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refdelvingbitcoin.org/t/dos-disclosure-lnd-onion-bomb/979GitHubgithub.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/releases/tag/v0.17.0-betaGitHubgithub.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/security/advisories/GHSA-9gxx-58q6-42p7Reflightning.networkRefmorehouse.github.io/lightning/lnd-onion-bombRefdelvingbitcoin.org/t/dos-disclosure-lnd-onion-bomb/979GitHubgithub.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/releases/tag/v0.17.0-betaGitHubgithub.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/security/advisories/GHSA-9gxx-58q6-42p7Reflightning.networkRefmorehouse.github.io/lightning/lnd-onion-bomb

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38359?

CVE-2024-38359 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38359?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-38359?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-38359?

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