CVE-2026-53922 Details
Description
odhcpd is the DHCPv6, DHCPv4, and router-advertisement server used by OpenWrt. In commit cfddd56 and earlier, an unauthenticated host on the same link can first obtain two bindings through normal DHCPv6 SOLICIT and REQUEST exchanges and then send a crafted RENEW containing multiple IA_NA options. An earlier matched IA consumes most of the response buffer, an unmatched IA causes the build_ia() status branch to write and return a NOBINDING response larger than the remaining space, and a subsequent matched IA is processed after dhcpv6_ia_handle_IAs() subtracts that over-return from an unsigned size_t. The resulting underflow disables subsequent length checks and permits attacker-controlled IA_ADDR serialization beyond the 512-byte stack buffer pdbuf in handle_client_request(). The stack canary terminates odhcpd, and sustained packets can repeatedly disrupt DHCPv6 service while procd respawns the process. The observed configuration does not establish code execution.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the odhcpd DHCPv6, DHCPv4, and router-advertisement server used by OpenWrt. This issue affects versions through commit cfddd56. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated host on the same link to disrupt DHCPv6 service by exploiting a size_t underflow in the 'dhcpv6_ia_handle_IAs' function. This underflow leads to an unbounded write past a 512-byte stack buffer, causing a stack-based buffer overflow. While the stack canary prevents code execution, the vulnerability terminates the odhcpd process, which is then respawned by the system, causing a continuous disruption of DHCPv6 service.
Users are advised to upgrade to OpenWrt version 25.12.5, which includes the necessary patch. Instructions for upgrading are available on the OpenWrt website.
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Assessed Oct 12, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/openwrt/odhcpd/security/advisories/GHSA-7hcw-g2jh-pqv5 | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/openwrt/odhcpd/commit/c6792bac3905d4bf726d914e9994f6d4b98c5b57 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/openwrt/odhcpd/commit/d08dbcc527cb8f296cd132c1e5bca696e77095b8 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/openwrt/odhcpd/commit/d168c27fb6a55a07ac4c888e09ff2f41e263d7b7 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/openwrt/odhcpd/commit/d329a15413387027453644cd363dca06ade28328 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/openwrt/odhcpd/security/advisories/GHSA-7hcw-g2jh-pqv5 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/openwrt/openwrt/releases/tag/v25.12.5 | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRelease NotesVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-121 | Stack-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
| CWE-191 | Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| OpenWrt/odhcpd | <= cfddd56 |
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| OpenWrt | All versions |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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