CVE-2012-2152 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the dhcpcd DHCP client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-2152?
CVE-2012-2152 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_packet method in socket.c in dhcpcd 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long packet.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2152?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Roy Marples Dhcpcd.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2152?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-2152 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2152 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2152, DSA-2498-1, GHSA-w9m7-rxrq-4665.