CVE-2019-11578
First published: Sun Apr 28 2019(Updated: )
auth.c in dhcpcd before 7.2.1 allowed attackers to infer secrets by performing latency attacks.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| dhcpcd | <7.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108090
- https://roy.marples.name/archives/dhcpcd-discuss/0002415.html
- https://roy.marples.name/git/dhcpcd.git/commit/?id=7121040790b611ca3fbc400a1bbcd4364ef57233
- https://roy.marples.name/git/dhcpcd.git/commit/?id=aee631aadeef4283c8a749c1caf77823304acf5e
- https://roy.marples.name/git/dhcpcd.git/commit/?id=cfde89ab66cb4e5957b1c4b68ad6a9449e2784da
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11578?
CVE-2019-11578 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow information leakage through latency attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11578?
To fix CVE-2019-11578, upgrade to dhcpcd version 7.2.1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2019-11578?
CVE-2019-11578 affects all versions of dhcpcd prior to 7.2.1.
What types of attacks does CVE-2019-11578 enable?
CVE-2019-11578 enables attackers to perform latency attacks to infer secrets.
Who reports vulnerabilities like CVE-2019-11578?
Vulnerabilities like CVE-2019-11578 are typically reported by security researchers and organizations focusing on software security.
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