CVE-2026-56116 dhcpcd Memory Leak DoS via IPv6 Router Advertisement Handling

dhcpcd through 10.3.2, fixed in commit 708b4a5, contains a memory leak vulnerability in the IPv6 Router Advertisement route information handling that allows an unauthenticated same-link attacker to cause denial of service by sending crafted Router Advertisements. Attackers can repeatedly send...

PT-2026-51565

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions dhcpcd versions prior to 10.3.2 Description An issue in the IPv6 Router Advertisement route information handling allows an unauthenticated attacker on the same link to cause a denial of service. By repeatedly sending crafted Router...