The decode_search function in dhcp.c in dhcpcd 3.x does not properly free allocated memory, which allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service via a crafted response.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T21:36:02.250Z

Reserved: 2015-12-03T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2012-6700

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2016-04-11T15:59:02.220

Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Link: CVE-2012-6700

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