OSV-2018-152 Heap-buffer-overflow in dhcp6_option_parse_status

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in DHCPv6 option parsing allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2018-152?

OSV-2018-152 is a memory corruption vulnerability in systemd, published on 13 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=10746

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 2
Crash state:
dhcp6_option_parse_status
dhcp6_option_parse_pdprefix
dhcp6_option_parse_ia

Which versions are affected by OSV-2018-152?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including systemd.

PackageAffectedFixed in
systemd OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2018-152?

No fix has been published for OSV-2018-152 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is OSV-2018-152 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2018-152 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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