Gentoo Linux: CVE-2017-14492: Dnsmasq: Multiple vulnerabilities
8
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
10/02/2017
07/25/2018
10/30/2017
11/27/2024
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.
Solution(s)
- gentoo-linux-upgrade-net-dns-dnsmasq
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