CVE-1999-0808
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Dec 31, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0808 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting ISC DHCP Distribution server versions 1.0 and 2.0. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending long options to the server, resulting in a denial of service (crash) due to the buffer overflow. Moreover, the attacker may gain the ability to execute arbitrary commands if the vulnerable code is located in a privileged context, posing a serious threat to network infrastructure.
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Affected Vendors
- Internet Storm Center