CVE-2018-17161 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In FreeBSD before 11.2-STABLE(r348229), 11.2-RELEASE-p7, 12.0-STABLE(r342228), and 12.0-RELEASE-p1, insufficient validation of network-provided data in bootpd may make it possible for a malicious attacker to craft a bootp packet which could cause a stack buffer overflow. It is possible that the buffer overflow could lead to a Denial of Service or remote code execution.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	11.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106292Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:15.bootpd.ascPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106292Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:15.bootpd.ascPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-17161?

CVE-2018-17161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In FreeBSD before 11.2-STABLE(r348229), 11.2-RELEASE-p7, 12.0-STABLE(r342228), and 12.0-RELEASE-p1, insufficient validation of network-provided data in bootpd may make it possible for a malicious atta...

How severe is CVE-2018-17161?

CVE-2018-17161 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.