CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the DHCPv6 and TFTP response builders of libslirp, specifically when the host is configured with a small interface MTU. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit guest-supplied options, leading to denial of service and the potential for arbitrary code execution in the host process. Organizations using libslirp in environments with constrained MTU settings should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the associated risks.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
A heap-based buffer overflow was found in the DHCPv6 and TFTP response builders of libslirp. When the host is configured with a small interface MTU, a guest-supplied DHCPv6 CLIENTID option or TFTP blksize option can overflow the reply buffer with attacker-controlled content and length, resulting in denial of service and potentially arbitrary code execution in the host process. The default interface MTU is not affected.