CVE-2024-3652
IKEv1 default AH/ESP responder can cause libreswan to abort and restart
Description
The Libreswan Project was notified of an issue causing libreswan to restart when using IKEv1 without specifying an esp= line. When the peer requests AES-GMAC, libreswan's default proposal handler causes an assertion failure and crashes and restarts. IKEv2 connections are not affected.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/18/2
openwall.com
https://libreswan.org/security/CVE-2024-3652
libreswan.org
https://libreswan.org/security/CVE-2024-3652/
libreswan.org
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Timeline
Published
Apr 11, 2024
Last Updated
Jun 17, 2025
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