Debian Linux
CVE-2017-14494
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
dnsmasq before 2.78, when configured as a relay, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via vectors involving handling DHCPv6 forwarded requests.
AnalysisAI
dnsmasq before 2.78, when configured as a relay, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via vectors involving handling DHCPv6 forwarded requests. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 11.0%.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. dnsmasq before 2.78, when configured as a relay, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information via vectors involving handling DHCPv6 forwarded requests. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Novell Leap, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server. Version information: before 2.78.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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