How severe is CVE-2012-2152?

CVE-2012-2152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2152 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2152?

CVE-2012-2152 affects Roy Marples Dhcpcd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2152?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-2152 published?

CVE-2012-2152 was published on 2012-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2152

CVE-2012-2152 is a high-severity vulnerability in Roy Marples Dhcpcd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Roy Marples Dhcpcd
Published: 2012-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_packet method in socket.c in dhcpcd 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2152?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_packet method in socket.c in dhcpcd 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long packet.
How severe is CVE-2012-2152?: CVE-2012-2152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2152 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2152?: CVE-2012-2152 affects Roy Marples Dhcpcd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2152?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2152 published?: CVE-2012-2152 was published on 2012-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:roy_marples:dhcpcd:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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