SB2012103109 - Input validation error in dhcp (Alpine package) 



SB2012103109 - Input validation error in dhcp (Alpine package)

Published: October 31, 2012

Security Bulletin ID SB2012103109
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3955)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

ISC DHCP 4.1.x before 4.1-ESV-R7 and 4.2.x before 4.2.4-P2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) in opportunistic circumstances by establishing an IPv6 lease in an environment where the lease expiration time is later reduced.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.