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CVE-1999-0808

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in ISC DHCP Distribution server (dhcpd) 1.0 and 2.0 allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary commands via long options.

Published Dec 31, 1999iscEPSS 3.21%

Overview

CVE-1999-0808 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting isc dhcp_client. It was published on December 31, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in ISC DHCP Distribution server (dhcpd) 1.0 and 2.0 allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary commands via long options.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from isc. Update dhcp_client to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refftp://ftp.isc.org/isc/dhcp/dhcp-1.0-history/dhcp-1.0.0-1.0pl1.diff.gzRefciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/i-053.shtmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101925960&w=2Refftp://ftp.isc.org/isc/dhcp/dhcp-1.0-history/dhcp-1.0.0-1.0pl1.diff.gzRefciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/i-053.shtmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101925960&w=2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0808?

CVE-1999-0808 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting isc dhcp_client. It was published on December 31, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0808?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0808?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from isc. Update dhcp_client to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-1999-0808?

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