Description
lldpd is an implementation of IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP). Prior to version 1.0.22, lldpd_decode() in src/daemon/lldpd.c strips 802.1Q VLAN tags from received Ethernet frames by calling memmove() to shift the frame payload 4 bytes left. The third argument (byte count) is s - 2 * ETHER_ADDR_LEN but should be s - 2 * ETHER_ADDR_LEN - 4, causing a 4-byte heap buffer over-read past the malloc(h_mtu) allocation when the received frame size equals the interface MTU. This issue has been patched in version 1.0.22.
Published: 2026-06-09
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

lldpd is an LLDP implementation that previously miscalculated the number of bytes to move when stripping 802.1Q VLAN tags from Ethernet frames. The incorrect argument to memmove() caused a four‑byte heap buffer over‑read when a frame size matched the interface MTU, exposing a small portion of heap memory; this falls under CWE‑125.

Affected Systems

All versions of lldpd prior to 1.0.22 are affected. Users running the lldpd daemon on network interfaces that receive LLDP frames should verify their deployment and upgrade if necessary.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 6.5, the vulnerability presents moderate severity. No EPSS score is published and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, suggesting low public exploitation activity. Nevertheless, an attacker who can insert crafted VLAN‑tagged frames onto a network segment that the lldpd daemon monitors can trigger the over‑read to leak memory contents, potentially aiding other attacks. The attack vector is local to the network but is viable in environments where untrusted hosts can send LLDP traffic.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 10, 2026 at 00:23 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade lldpd to version 1.0.22 or later.
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, isolate or segment the network interfaces that expose LLDP traffic from untrusted hosts.
  • Implement firewall rules or IDS signatures to detect and drop suspicious 802.1Q frames that match the pattern described above.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 10, 2026 at 00:23 UTC.

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History

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description lldpd is an implementation of IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP). Prior to version 1.0.22, lldpd_decode() in src/daemon/lldpd.c strips 802.1Q VLAN tags from received Ethernet frames by calling memmove() to shift the frame payload 4 bytes left. The third argument (byte count) is s - 2 * ETHER_ADDR_LEN but should be s - 2 * ETHER_ADDR_LEN - 4, causing a 4-byte heap buffer over-read past the malloc(h_mtu) allocation when the received frame size equals the interface MTU. This issue has been patched in version 1.0.22.
Title lldpd: Heap OOB Read in VLAN Decapsulation memmove
Weaknesses CWE-125
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-09T22:49:02.749Z

Reserved: 2026-05-13T22:18:22.830Z

Link: CVE-2026-46433

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-06-09T23:16:59.437

Modified: 2026-06-09T23:16:59.437

Link: CVE-2026-46433

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Updated: 2026-06-10T00:30:17Z

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