Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in ConnMan from Vendor Impacting Network Services

CVE-2023-28488

Summary

The vulnerability in ConnMan's client.c file allows network-adjacent attackers operating a malicious DHCP server to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow. This exploitation can lead to a denial of service by terminating the ConnMan process, disrupting network services for connected devices. The issue affects versions of ConnMan prior to 1.41, highlighting the importance of keeping network service software updated and properly configured to mitigate potential attacks.

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