Improper input validation in Roy Marples Dhcpcd

CVE-2011-0996

dhcpcd before 5.2.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a hostname obtained from a DHCP message.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.037 (88.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0996?
CVE-2011-0996 is a vulnerability in Roy Marples Dhcpcd, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2011-04-13.
Is CVE-2011-0996 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.