CVE-2026-44932: CWE-78 in SUSE wicked
A command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in SUSE wicked DHCP client versions prior to 0.6.79. Unsanitized strings from DHCP replies can be exploited by a malicious DHCP server to execute arbitrary code on the local machine without user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-44932 is a high-severity vulnerability in the SUSE wicked DHCP client before version 0.6.79. It involves the passing of unsanitized strings from DHCP replies into the client, allowing an attacker controlling a malicious DHCP server to execute arbitrary code locally. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). No official patch or remediation level is currently specified in the vendor advisory data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers operating a malicious DHCP server to execute arbitrary code on the affected system without requiring privileges or user interaction. This can lead to full compromise of the local machine, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid connecting vulnerable versions of wicked DHCP client to untrusted or potentially malicious DHCP servers.
CVE-2026-44932: CWE-78 in SUSE wicked
Description
A command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in SUSE wicked DHCP client versions prior to 0.6.79. Unsanitized strings from DHCP replies can be exploited by a malicious DHCP server to execute arbitrary code on the local machine without user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44932 is a high-severity vulnerability in the SUSE wicked DHCP client before version 0.6.79. It involves the passing of unsanitized strings from DHCP replies into the client, allowing an attacker controlling a malicious DHCP server to execute arbitrary code locally. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). No official patch or remediation level is currently specified in the vendor advisory data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers operating a malicious DHCP server to execute arbitrary code on the affected system without requiring privileges or user interaction. This can lead to full compromise of the local machine, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid connecting vulnerable versions of wicked DHCP client to untrusted or potentially malicious DHCP servers.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- suse
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-08T12:29:48.966Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3196650b89be688808a498
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 6:31:01 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 6:45:42 PM
Last updated: 6/16/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Views: 3
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