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.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-362-1 | dhcpcd security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3534-1 | dhcpcd security update |
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. |
References
History
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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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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-04-11T15:59:00.127
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2012-6698
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD