Description (CNA)
Dnsmasq-utils 2.79-1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the dhcp_release utility that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by supplying excessive input. Attackers can trigger a core dump and terminate the dhcp_release process by sending a crafted input string longer than 16 characters.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| dnsmasq / dnsmasq-utils | affected 2.79 |
CWE
CWE-121
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48301
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/dnsmasq/2.79-1
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dnsmasq-utils-dhcprelease-denial-of-service
ADP enrichment
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