CVE-2019-11579: Medium severity dhcpcd vulnerability
Published Apr 28, 2019
·Updated
dhcp.c in dhcpcd before 7.2.1 contains a 1-byte read overflow with DHOOPTSOVERLOADED.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Dhcpcd Project Dhcpcd<7.2.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Remediation
Event History
Apr 28, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:22 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11579?
CVE-2019-11579 has a severity rating that is considered moderate due to the potential for a 1-byte read overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-11579?
To fix CVE-2019-11579, upgrade dhcpcd to version 7.2.1 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2019-11579?
CVE-2019-11579 affects dhcpcd versions before 7.2.1 and Debian GNU/Linux version 8.0.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2019-11579?
CVE-2019-11579 can lead to unexpected behavior in the dhcpcd client due to a read overflow.
5
Is CVE-2019-11579 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2019-11579 may be exploitable remotely, depending on the configuration of the affected software.