CVE-2026-56117 | NetworkConfiguration dhcpcd up to 10.3.2 Control Socket Operatingmode src/control.c control_recvdata use after free

A vulnerability was found in NetworkConfiguration dhcpcd up to 10.3.2 and classified as critical. The affected element is the function control_recvdata of the file src/control.c of the component Control Socket Operatingmode. The manipulation results in use after free.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-56117. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.