# CVE-2024-2357: libreswan: Libreswan is an implementation of IPsec and IKE for Linux

CVE-2024-2357 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-2357, released March 11, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-2357
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0095
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 11, 2024

## Description

Libreswan is an implementation of IPsec and IKE for Linux. IPsec is the Internet Protocol Security and uses strong cryptography to provide both authentication and encryption services. These services allow you to build secure tunnels through untrusted networks such as virtual private network (VPN).  Security Fix(es):  * libreswan: Missing PreSharedKey for connection can cause crash (CVE-2024-2357)  For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libreswan Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 4.14-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-2357](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-2357.md) | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan RHEL 8 | 0:4.12-2.el8_9.2 | [RHSA-2024:1998](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2024-1998.md) | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan RHEL 9 | 0:4.12-2.el9_4 | [RHSA-2024:2565](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2024-2565.md) | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan almalinux 8 | 4.12-2.el8_9.2.alma.1 | [ALSA-2024:1998](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alsa-2024-1998.md) | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan almalinux 9 | 4.12-2.el9_4.alma.1 | [ALSA-2024:2565](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alsa-2024-2565.md) | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan amzn 2023 | 4.12-3.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2024-587](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2024-587.md) | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan ol 8 | 0:4.12-2.0.1.el8_9.2 | [ELSA-2024-1998](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2024-1998.md) | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan ol 9 | 0:4.12-1.0.1.el9_3.1 | [ELSA-2024-2033](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2024-2033.md) | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan rocky 8 | 0:4.12-2.el8_9.2 | [RLSA-2024:1998](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rlsa-2024-1998.md) | May 6, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan rocky 9 | 0:4.12-2.el9_4 | [RLSA-2024:2565](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rlsa-2024-2565.md) | May 10, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 4.12-3.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2024-587](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2024-587.md) | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Linux | libreswan-debugsource amzn 2023 | 4.12-3.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2024-587](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2024-587.md) | Apr 10, 2024 |

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