Moderate: frr security, bug fix, and enhancement update

frr Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

09/05/2023
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ALSA-2023:2202: Moderate: frr security, bug fix, and enhancement update. Affects frr versions < 8.3.1-5.el9. Fixed in 8.3.1-5.el9. How to fix ↓

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Background

FRRouting is free software that manages TCP/IP based routing protocols. It supports BGP4, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, ISIS, RIP, RIPng, PIM, NHRP, PBR, EIGRP and BFD.

Vulnerability Detail

The frr package is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the BGP daemon. This vulnerability may lead to information disclosure or denial of service. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-37032.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

8.3.1-5.el9

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update frr

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the frr package is affected by a moderate security vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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FAQ

FRRouting is free software that manages TCP/IP based routing protocols.

FRRouting supports BGP4, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, ISIS, RIP, RIPng, PIM, NHRP, PBR, EIGRP and BFD.

The vulnerability may lead to information disclosure or denial of service.

To fix the vulnerability, upgrade the frr package to version 8.3.1-5.el9 or later.

You can find more information about the vulnerability in the CVE page listed in the References section.

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How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

8.3.1-5.el9

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update frr

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