Vulnerability Description
dhcpcd before 5.2.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a hostname obtained from a DHCP message.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Marples | Dhcpcd | <= 5.2.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://roy.marples.name/archives/dhcpcd-discuss/2011/0326.html
- http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/changeset/c317b39786ac6c3a939dc711db7c78Patch
- http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/timeline
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44070Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201301-04.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47272
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=675052
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66641
- http://roy.marples.name/archives/dhcpcd-discuss/2011/0326.html
- http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/changeset/c317b39786ac6c3a939dc711db7c78Patch
- http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/timeline
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44070Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201301-04.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47272
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=675052
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0996?
CVE-2011-0996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). dhcpcd before 5.2.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a hostname obtained from a DHCP message.
How severe is CVE-2011-0996?
CVE-2011-0996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Roy Marples Dhcpcd.