CVE-2016-1504

Name: CVE-2016-1504
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-07T15:59:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1504 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dhcpcd before 6.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and crash) via vectors related to the option length.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

dhcpcd before 6.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and crash) via vectors related to the option length.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.90%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dhcpcd Project	Dhcpcd	<= 6.9.4

References

http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/info/595883e2a431f65d8fabf33059aa4689cca17403Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/timeline?r=trunk&nd&c=2016-01-07+16%3A47%3A19&n=200Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034601
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-07
http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/info/595883e2a431f65d8fabf33059aa4689cca17403Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://roy.marples.name/projects/dhcpcd/timeline?r=trunk&nd&c=2016-01-07+16%3A47%3A19&n=200Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034601
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-07

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1504?

dhcpcd before 6.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and crash) via vectors related to the option length.

How severe is CVE-2016-1504?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1504 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1504?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1504?

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Source: NVD / NIST