Vulnerability Description
An ni_dhcp4_parse_response memory leak in openSUSE wicked 0.6.55 and earlier allows network attackers to cause a denial of service by sending DHCP4 packets without a message type option.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Wicked | <= 0.6.55 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160905Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160905Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-7216?
CVE-2020-7216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An ni_dhcp4_parse_response memory leak in openSUSE wicked 0.6.55 and earlier allows network attackers to cause a denial of service by sending DHCP4 packets without a message type option.
How severe is CVE-2020-7216?
CVE-2020-7216 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-7216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Wicked, Opensuse Leap.