Stack-based buffer overflow in dhcpcd - CVE-2012-2152

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a long packet. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2012-2152

External 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

Related Security Bulletins

• Stack-based buffer overflow in roy.marples.name dhcpcd