Vulnerability Description
An ni_dhcp4_fsm_process_dhcp4_packet memory leak in openSUSE wicked 0.6.55 and earlier allows network attackers to cause a denial of service by sending DHCP4 packets with a different client-id.
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 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160906Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/openSUSE/wicked/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-7217/Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160906Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/openSUSE/wicked/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-7217/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-7217?
CVE-2020-7217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An ni_dhcp4_fsm_process_dhcp4_packet memory leak in openSUSE wicked 0.6.55 and earlier allows network attackers to cause a denial of service by sending DHCP4 packets with a different client-id.
How severe is CVE-2020-7217?
CVE-2020-7217 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-2020-7217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Wicked.