CVE-2012-6700

Published Apr 11, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The decode_search function in dhcp.c in dhcpcd 3.x does not properly free allocated memory, which allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service via a crafted response.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-362-1 dhcpcd security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3534-1 dhcpcd security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-6542 The decode_search function in dhcp.c in dhcpcd 3.x does not properly free allocated memory, which allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service via a crafted response.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:36 PM
Reserved
Dec 3, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 11, 2016, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:48 PM