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CVE-2026-10773Proof of concept (PoC) published · CISA

Out-of-bounds read in DHCPv4 client message-type name lookup (net_dhcpv4_msg_type_name)

CVSS score

5.4

EPSS probability

%0.3

Risk score

0.0

Published

2 mo ago

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2026-10773 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

The DHCPv4 client helper net_dhcpv4_msg_type_name() in subsys/net/lib/dhcpv4/dhcpv4.c indexes a static 8-element const char * name table after a faulty bounds check. The guard used msg_type <= sizeof(name) instead of msg_type <= ARRAY_SIZE(name); sizeof returns the byte size of the pointer array (32 on 32-bit, 64 on 64-bit targets) rather than the element count of 8, so message-type values from 9 up to that byte size pass the check and cause name[msg_type - 1] to read past the end of the array. The msg_type value originates from the DHCP MESSAGE TYPE option, which is read as an unchecked raw byte from a received packet (net_pkt_read_u8) and passed unmodified into the lookup. A DHCP server, or any host able to inject a spoofed DHCP reply onto the client's link, can therefore drive the index out of bounds. The out-of-range slot yields a garbage const char * that is then dereferenced by a %s log conversion. The lookup is reached only from a debug log statement (NET_DBG / LOG_DBG), so the out-of-bounds read is triggerable only when the DHCPv4 log module is built at DEBUG level (CONFIG_NET_DHCPV4_LOG_LEVEL_DBG), which is not the default configuration. When that condition holds, the result is an out-of-bounds read and a wild-pointer dereference: most likely a crash of the DHCP client (denial of service) and potentially disclosure of an adjacent pointer's contents through the log output. The fix replaces sizeof with ARRAY_SIZE, restoring the correct 1..8 acceptance window.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-10773 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1zephyrprojectzephyr View
2zephyrprojectzephyr View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 2

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

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SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
5.4CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:LCVE CNA
5.4CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:LNVD

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureBitişik ağ
PermissionsGerekmiyor
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Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

5.4 / 10
Attack VectorAdjacentComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityLow

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Attack VectorAdjacent network
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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