6.9
Medium
CVE-2020-37127 Dnsmasq-utils 2.79-1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the dhcp_release utility that allows attackers to cause…
Description
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 products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| dnsmasq-utils | 2.79 | No fix stated |
References
- ExploitDB-48301 www.exploit-db.com
- Software Link for dnsmasq 2.79-1 launchpad.net
- VulnCheck Advisory: dnsmasq-utils 2.79-1 - 'dhcp_release' Denial of Service www.vulncheck.com
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