CVE-2018-17161

Name: CVE-2018-17161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-03T17:29:00.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17161 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In FreeBSD before 11.2-STABLE(r348229), 11.2-RELEASE-p7, 12.0-STABLE(r342228), and 12.0-RELEASE-p1, insufficient validation of network-provided data in bootpd may make it possible for a malicious attacker to craft a bootp packet which could cause a stack buffer overflow. It is possible that the buffer overflow could lead to a Denial of Service or remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In FreeBSD before 11.2-STABLE(r348229), 11.2-RELEASE-p7, 12.0-STABLE(r342228), and 12.0-RELEASE-p1, insufficient validation of network-provided data in bootpd may make it possible for a malicious attacker to craft a bootp packet which could cause a stack buffer overflow. It is possible that the buffer overflow could lead to a Denial of Service or remote code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.52%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	11.2
Freebsd	Freebsd	12.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106292Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:15.bootpd.ascPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106292Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:15.bootpd.ascPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17161?

How severe is CVE-2018-17161?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17161 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17161?

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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Source: NVD / NIST