What is the severity of CVE-2019-11577?

CVE-2019-11577 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11577?

To fix CVE-2019-11577, upgrade to dhcpcd version 7.2.1 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2019-11577?

CVE-2019-11577 affects dhcpcd versions prior to 7.2.1.

What is the nature of CVE-2019-11577?

CVE-2019-11577 is a buffer overflow vulnerability occurring in the dhcp6_findna function when processing NA/TA addresses.

Can CVE-2019-11577 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-11577 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version of dhcpcd is used.

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CVE-2019-11577

critical

9.8

CWE

119

28/4/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-11577: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Apr 28 2019(Updated: )

dhcpcd before 7.2.1 contains a buffer overflow in dhcp6_findna in dhcp6.c when reading NA/TA addresses.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
dhcpcd	<7.2.1

Remedy

https://roy.marples.name/git/dhcpcd.git/commit/?id=8d11b33f6c60e2db257130fa383ba76b6018bcf6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11577?
CVE-2019-11577 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11577?
To fix CVE-2019-11577, upgrade to dhcpcd version 7.2.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-11577?
CVE-2019-11577 affects dhcpcd versions prior to 7.2.1.
What is the nature of CVE-2019-11577?
CVE-2019-11577 is a buffer overflow vulnerability occurring in the dhcp6_findna function when processing NA/TA addresses.
Can CVE-2019-11577 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-11577 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version of dhcpcd is used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11577?
CVE-2019-11577 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11577?
To fix CVE-2019-11577, upgrade to dhcpcd version 7.2.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-11577?
CVE-2019-11577 affects dhcpcd versions prior to 7.2.1.
What is the nature of CVE-2019-11577?
CVE-2019-11577 is a buffer overflow vulnerability occurring in the dhcp6_findna function when processing NA/TA addresses.
Can CVE-2019-11577 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-11577 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version of dhcpcd is used.