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ISC.DHCP.Server.Malformed.Packet.Handling.DoS

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in ISC DHCP server.
The vulnerability results from an error when the vulnerable software handles malformed "BOOTP" or "DHCP" packets. A remote attacker can exploit this to cause a Denial of Service condition on the server.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

ISC DHCP Server 3.1.x
ISC DHCP Server 4.0.x
ISC DHCP Server 4.1.x
ISC DHCP Server 4.2.x

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch available from the website.
https://www.isc.org/software/dhcp/advisories/cve-2011-2748

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

References

https://www.isc.org/software/dhcp/advisories/cve-2011-2748 http://secunia.com/advisories/45582/
ID 28822
Created Aug 30, 2011
Updated Nov 18, 2020
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2011-2748 CVE-2011-2749
Exploit Prediction Score 96.32%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS All
Affected App Other