dhcpcd.DHCPv6.dhcp6_findna.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in dhcpcd.
A remote attacker on the local network can exploit this vulnerability by sending a DHCPv6 REPLY containing an IA_NA or IA_TA option with an oversized encapsulated IA Address option. Successful exploitation could result in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the dhcpcd process which typically runs as the root user.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

dhcpcd 7.x prior to 7.2.1

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://roy.marples.name/archives/dhcpcd-discuss/0002415.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-06-06 14.627 Severity:high:critical
2019-05-24 14.620 Default_action:pass:drop
2019-05-15 14.614