CVE-2004-0460: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 24, 2004
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the logging capability for the DHCP daemon (DHCPD) for ISC DHCP 3.0.1rc12 and 3.0.1rc13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via multiple hostname options in (1) DISCOVER, (2) OFFER, (3) REQUEST, (4) ACK, or (5) NAK messages, which can generate a long string when writing to a log file.

Affected Software

28 affected components
redhat Fedora Core=core_2.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=8
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
Infoblox Dns One Appliance=2.3.1_r5
Infoblox Dns One Appliance=2.4.0.8
Infoblox Dns One Appliance=2.4.0.8a
ISC dhcpd=3.0.1-rc12
ISC dhcpd=3.0.1-rc13
SUSE Suse Email Server=iii
SUSE Suse Linux Admin-cd For Firewall
SUSE Suse Linux Connectivity Server
SUSE Suse Linux Database Server
SUSE Suse Linux Firewall Cd
SUSE Suse Linux Office Server

Remediation

Event History

Jun 24, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0460?

The severity of CVE-2004-0460 is high due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0460?

To fix CVE-2004-0460, upgrade to a patched version of ISC DHCP, specifically versions after 3.0.1rc13.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2004-0460?

CVE-2004-0460 affects ISC DHCP versions 3.0.1rc12 and 3.0.1rc13, as well as various Linux distributions that incorporate these versions.

4

What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2004-0460?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2004-0460 to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected DHCP server.

5

Is CVE-2004-0460 still a relevant vulnerability today?

While CVE-2004-0460 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems that have not been updated or patched.

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