Path Variable Vulnerability in dhclient from CITI
CVE-2012-2248

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Isc-dhcp
Status
Isc-dhcp
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 November 2019

Summary

An embedded path variable vulnerability was identified in dhclient 4.3.1-6, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate system paths. This could lead to unauthorized access or execution of malicious code. Security measures are recommended to mitigate risks associated with this issue.

Affected Version(s)

isc-dhcp 4.3.1-6

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2248
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/19
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/15/1
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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