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CVE-2012-6700

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Published: Apr 11, 2016Modified: May 6, 2026

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7.5
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (6)

1 product
Debian Linux
Dhcpcd
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Version 7.0
Configuration B
5 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Dhcpcd Project
Version 3.1.9
Version 3.2.0
Version 3.2.1
Version 3.2.2
Version 3.2.3

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