Vulnerability Description
The get_option function in dhcpcd 4.0.0 through 6.x before 6.4.3 allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service by resetting the DHO_OPTIONSOVERLOADED option in the (1) bootfile or (2) servername section, which triggers the option to be processed again.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dhcpcd Project | Dhcpcd | 4.0.0 |
| Android | <= 4.4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0334.html
- http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/ci/1d2b93aa5ce25a8a710082fe2d36a6bf7f579
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:171
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/30/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/01/11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68970
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2014&m=slackPatch
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0334.html
- http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/ci/1d2b93aa5ce25a8a710082fe2d36a6bf7f579
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:171
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/30/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/01/11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68970
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6060?
CVE-2014-6060 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The get_option function in dhcpcd 4.0.0 through 6.x before 6.4.3 allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service by resetting the DHO_OPTIONSOVERLOADED option in the (1) bootfile or (2) server...
How severe is CVE-2014-6060?
CVE-2014-6060 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-6060?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dhcpcd Project Dhcpcd, Google Android.