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CVE-2014-6060

3.3 · LOW

The get_option function in dhcpcd 4.0.0 through 6.x before 6.4.3 allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service by resetting the DHO_OPTIONSOVERLOADED option in the (1) bootfile or (2) ser…

Published Sep 4, 2014dhcpcd_projectCWE-399EPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2014-6060 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting dhcpcd_project dhcpcd. It was published on September 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The get_option function in dhcpcd 4.0.0 through 6.x before 6.4.3 allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service by resetting the DHO_OPTIONSOVERLOADED option in the (1) bootfile or (2) servername section, which triggers the option to be processed again.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dhcpcd_project. Update dhcpcd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
googleandroid0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6060?

CVE-2014-6060 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting dhcpcd_project dhcpcd. It was published on September 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-6060?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-6060?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dhcpcd_project. Update dhcpcd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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