CVE-2006-3057
First published: Fri Jun 16 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in NetworkManager daemon for DHCP (dhcdbd) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain invalid DHCP responses that trigger memory corruption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome Dhcdbd | =1.10 | |
| Gnome Dhcdbd | =1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3057?
CVE-2006-3057 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3057?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3057, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of the dhcdbd daemon beyond versions 1.10 and 1.12.
What type of attacks are possible with CVE-2006-3057?
CVE-2006-3057 can be exploited by remote attackers sending malformed DHCP responses leading to memory corruption and crashing the service.
Which versions of the software are affected by CVE-2006-3057?
CVE-2006-3057 affects Gnome Dhcdbd versions 1.10 and 1.12.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3057?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2006-3057 is to disable the NetworkManager service until an upgrade is performed.
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