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CVE-2017-14493
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-10-03T01:29:02.077 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:06:15.003

Summary

Stack-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 DHCPv6 request.

Affected products

canonical — ubuntu_linux

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References

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