What is the severity of CVE-2011-0996?

CVE-2011-0996 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0996?

To fix CVE-2011-0996, upgrade dhcpcd to version 5.2.12 or a later version.

Which versions of dhcpcd are affected by CVE-2011-0996?

CVE-2011-0996 affects dhcpcd versions up to and including 5.2.10.

Is my system vulnerable if I am using dhcpcd version 5.2.11 or later?

No, if you are using dhcpcd version 5.2.11 or later, your system is not vulnerable to CVE-2011-0996.

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CVE-2011-0996

medium

6.8

CWE

13/4/2011

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-0996: Input Validation

Q: What kind of attacks are possible with CVE-2011-0996?

CVE-2011-0996 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems.

First published: Wed Apr 13 2011(Updated: )

dhcpcd before 5.2.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a hostname obtained from a DHCP message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
dhcpcd	<=5.2.10

Remedy

http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/changeset/c317b39786ac6c3a939dc711db7c78cf099859fd

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0996?
CVE-2011-0996 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0996?
To fix CVE-2011-0996, upgrade dhcpcd to version 5.2.12 or a later version.
What kind of attacks are possible with CVE-2011-0996?
CVE-2011-0996 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems.
Which versions of dhcpcd are affected by CVE-2011-0996?
CVE-2011-0996 affects dhcpcd versions up to and including 5.2.10.
Is my system vulnerable if I am using dhcpcd version 5.2.11 or later?
No, if you are using dhcpcd version 5.2.11 or later, your system is not vulnerable to CVE-2011-0996.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0996?
CVE-2011-0996 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0996?
To fix CVE-2011-0996, upgrade dhcpcd to version 5.2.12 or a later version.
What kind of attacks are possible with CVE-2011-0996?
CVE-2011-0996 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems.
Which versions of dhcpcd are affected by CVE-2011-0996?
CVE-2011-0996 affects dhcpcd versions up to and including 5.2.10.
Is my system vulnerable if I am using dhcpcd version 5.2.11 or later?
No, if you are using dhcpcd version 5.2.11 or later, your system is not vulnerable to CVE-2011-0996.