CVE-2014-6060

CVE-2014-6060 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dhcpcd Project Dhcpcd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-399.

Key facts

Description

The get_option function in dhcpcd 4.0.0 through 6.x before 6.4.3 allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service by resetting the DHO_OPTIONSOVERLOADED option in the (1) bootfile or (2) servername section, which triggers the option to be processed again.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6060?
The get_option function in dhcpcd 4.0.0 through 6.x before 6.4.3 allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service by resetting the DHO_OPTIONSOVERLOADED option in the (1) bootfile or (2) servername section, which triggers the option to be processed again.
How severe is CVE-2014-6060?
CVE-2014-6060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-6060 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6060?
CVE-2014-6060 primarily affects Dhcpcd Project Dhcpcd. In total, 96 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6060?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6060 published?
CVE-2014-6060 was published on 2014-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (96)

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