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Rule General Information |
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Release Date: | 2019-03-20 | |
Rule Name: | Dnsmasq icmp6_packet Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2017-14492) | |
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Rule Protection Details |
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Description: | Heap-based buffer overflow in dnsmasq before 2.78 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted IPv6 router advertisement request. | |
Impact: | A buffer overflow vulnerability can be triggered by an attacker in the context of the vulnerable product. Further attacks includes arbitrary code execution and denial of service. | |
Affected OS: | Other Unix, FreeBSD, Linux | |
Reference: | SecurityFocusBID:101085 ExploitDB:42942 http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-10/msg00006.html http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561 |
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Solutions |
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The vendor has issued a fix (2.78). The vendor advisory is available at http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CHANGELOG |