Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_packet method in socket.c in dhcpcd 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long packet.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2498
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/02/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/02/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53354
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=760334
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2498
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/02/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/02/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53354
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=760334
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 25, 2012
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified