CVE-2020-37127

MEDIUM

5.5

Descripcion

Dnsmasq-utils 2.79-1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the dhcp_release utility that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by supplying excessive input. Attackers can trigger a core dump and terminate the dhcp_release process by sending a crafted input string longer than 16 characters.

Detalles CVE

Puntuacion CVSS v3.15.5

SeveridadMEDIUM

Vector CVSSCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Vector de ataqueLOCAL

ComplejidadLOW

Privilegios requeridosNONE

Interaccion usuarioREQUIRED

Publicado2/5/2026

Ultima modificacion2/5/2026

Fuentenvd

Avistamientos honeypot0

Debilidades (CWE)

CWE-121

Referencias

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/dnsmasq/2.79-1(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48301(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dnsmasq-utils-dhcprelease-denial-of-service(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

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