Buffer Overflow in Dnsmasq – Vulnerable to Code Execution
CVE-2005-0876

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Key Information:

Vendor: Dnsmasq
Status: Dnsmasq
Vendor: CVE Published:; 2 May 2005

What is CVE-2005-0876?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Dnsmasq prior to version 2.21 that can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code. This occurs through the mishandling of data within the DHCP lease file, potentially leading to system compromise.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19825

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http://secunia.com/advisories/14691

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http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CHANGELOG

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Timeline

Vulnerability published
May 2, 2005
Vulnerability Reserved
Mar 26, 2005

CVE-2005-0876 Data

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