CVE-2011-2716
UnknownEPSS 1.80%
Last modified
CVE-2011-2716 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DHCP client (udhcpc) in BusyBox before 1.20.0 allows remote DHCP servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) HOST_NAME, (2) DOMAIN_NAME, (3) NIS_DOMAIN, and (4) TFTP_SERVER_NAME host name options.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The DHCP client (udhcpc) in BusyBox before 1.20.0 allows remote DHCP servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) HOST_NAME, (2) DOMAIN_NAME, (3) NIS_DOMAIN, and (4) TFTP_SERVER_NAME host name options.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | Tm-Ac1900 | 3.0.0.4.376_3169 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | <= 1.19.4 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 0.60.5 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.00 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.0.0 | Pre1 |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.01 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.1.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.1.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.1.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.1.3 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.2.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.2.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.2.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.2.2.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.3.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.3.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.3.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.4.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.4.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.4.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.5.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.5.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.6.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.6.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.7.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.7.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.7.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.7.3 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.8.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.8.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.8.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.9.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.9.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.9.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.10.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.10.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.10.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.10.3 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.10.4 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.11.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.11.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.11.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.11.3 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.12.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.12.1 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.12.2 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.12.3 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.12.4 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.13.0 | — |
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.13.1 | — |
Showing 50 of 79 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45363Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45363Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-2716?
The DHCP client (udhcpc) in BusyBox before 1.20.0 allows remote DHCP servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) HOST_NAME, (2) DOMAIN_NAME, (3) NIS_DOMAIN, and (4) TFTP_SERVER_NAME host name options.
How severe is CVE-2011-2716?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2716 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2716?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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