ICMP6: DNSmasq icmp6_packet Heap Buffer Overflow
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported in DNSmasq. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to the server. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution under the security context of the root user.
Extended 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.
Affected Products
Thekelleys dnsmasq
References
CVE: CVE-2017-14492
Short Name
ICMP6:EXPLOIT:CODE-EXECUTION
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
ICMP6
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2017-14492 DNSmasq Heap Overflow icmp6_packet
Release Date
11/30/2017
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Thekelleys
Debian
Redhat
Canonical
CVSS Score
7.5