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.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Issue Tracking x_refsource_misc
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=760334
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2498
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53354
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/02/5
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/02/4
Scores
EPSS
0.0400
EPSS Percentile
89.3%
Details
CWE
CWE-119
Status
published
Products (1)
roy_marples/dhcpcd
3.2.3
Published
Jul 25, 2012
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026