Vulnerability Description
Passing of unsanitized strings from DHCP replies into the wicked dhcp client before wicked 0.6.79 could be used by attackers operating a malicious DHCP server to execute code on the local machine.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1265221
- https://github.com/openSUSE/wicked/releases/tag/version-0.6.79
- https://lists.suse.com/pipermail/sle-security-updates/2026-June/026688.html
- https://lists.suse.com/pipermail/sle-security-updates/2026-June/026689.html
- https://lists.suse.com/pipermail/sle-security-updates/2026-June/026690.html
- https://lists.suse.com/pipermail/sle-security-updates/2026-June/026691.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-44932?
CVE-2026-44932 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Passing of unsanitized strings from DHCP replies into the wicked dhcp client before wicked 0.6.79 could be used by attackers operating a malicious DHCP server to execute code on the local machine.
How severe is CVE-2026-44932?
CVE-2026-44932 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44932?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.