Intrusion PreventionDnsmasq.TFTP.Service.Request.Null.Point.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in Dnsmasq TFTP Service.
The vulnerability results from an error when the vulnerable software recieves a malformed request packet. A remote attacker can exploit this to cause a Denial of Service condition.
Affected Products
Dnsmasq 2.50 and earlier versions.
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version available from the website.
http://thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/
Telemetry
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-13 | 18.057 | Sig Added |
| ID | 29349 |
| Created | Oct 06, 2011 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2009-2958 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 3.56% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |