The print_option function in dhcp-common.c in dhcpcd through 6.9.1, as used in dhcp.c in dhcpcd 5.x in Android before 5.1 and other products, misinterprets the return value of the snprintf function, which allows remote DHCP servers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted message.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade dhcpcd5 | Mar 31, 2017 | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade dhcpcd | Dec 10, 2025 | Apr 17, 2016 |
| Ubuntu | — | No solution exists | Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 30, 2015 |
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