CVE-2006-2017: Medium severity dnsmasq dnsmasq vulnerability
Published Apr 25, 2006
·Updated
Dnsmasq 2.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a DHCP client broadcast reply request.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq=2.29
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 25, 2006
CVE Published
12:50 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2017?
CVE-2006-2017 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can lead to application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-2017?
To fix CVE-2006-2017, you should upgrade Dnsmasq to a version later than 2.29.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2006-2017?
CVE-2006-2017 specifically affects Dnsmasq version 2.29.
4
Can CVE-2006-2017 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-2017 can be exploited remotely through a DHCP client broadcast reply request.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-2017?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-2017 include service interruption due to application crashes.