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CVE-2005-1848

First published: Mon Jul 11 2005(Updated: )

The dhcpcd DHCP client before 1.3.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unknown vectors that cause an out-of-bounds memory read.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
dhcpcd=1.3.17_pl2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-1848?

    CVE-2005-1848 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-1848?

    To resolve CVE-2005-1848, upgrade to dhcpcd version 1.3.22 or later.

  • What versions of dhcpcd are affected by CVE-2005-1848?

    CVE-2005-1848 affects dhcpcd versions prior to 1.3.22.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-1848 involve?

    CVE-2005-1848 involves a remote attacker causing a denial of service through an out-of-bounds memory read.

  • Can CVE-2005-1848 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-1848 can be exploited by remote attackers.

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