Vulnerability Description
The DHCP client (udhcpc) in BusyBox before 1.20.0 allows remote DHCP servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) HOST_NAME, (2) DOMAIN_NAME, (3) NIS_DOMAIN, and (4) TFTP_SERVER_NAME host name options.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | Tm-Ac1900 | 3.0.0.4.376_3169 |
| Busybox | Busybox | <= 1.19.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100158840
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-S
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0810.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/18
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/20
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45363Vendor Advisory
- http://www.busybox.net/news.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:129
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48879
- https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=3979Patch
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/14
- https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-21994
- http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100158840
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-S
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0810.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2716?
CVE-2011-2716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The DHCP client (udhcpc) in BusyBox before 1.20.0 allows remote DHCP servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) HOST_NAME, (2) DOMAIN_NAME, (3) NIS_DOMAIN, and (4) TFTP_...
How severe is CVE-2011-2716?
CVE-2011-2716 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-2011-2716?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: T-Mobile Tm-Ac1900, Busybox Busybox.