CVE-2012-2152 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in dhcpcd version 3.2.3, specifically within the get_packet method in socket.c. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted, long packet. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered a high-severity vulnerability, requiring no authentication and low attack complexity. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:roy_marples:dhcpcd:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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