Improper input validation in Dhclient Project

CVE-2012-2248

An issue was discovered in dhclient 4.3.1-6 due to an embedded path variable.

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

EPSS: 0.024 (82.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2248?
CVE-2012-2248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dhclient Project, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2019-11-27.
How severe is CVE-2012-2248?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.