Description
The decode_search function in dhcp.c in dhcpcd 3.x allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted response.
Published: 2016-04-11
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-362-1 dhcpcd security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3534-1 dhcpcd security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-6540 The decode_search function in dhcp.c in dhcpcd 3.x allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted response.
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Debian Debian Linux
Dhcpcd Project Dhcpcd
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T21:36:02.244Z

Reserved: 2015-12-03T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2012-6698

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2016-04-11T15:59:00.127

Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220

Link: CVE-2012-6698

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