CVE-2011-0413: Input Validation

Published Jan 31, 2011
·
Updated

The DHCPv6 server in ISC DHCP 4.0.x and 4.1.x before 4.1.2-P1, 4.0-ESV and 4.1-ESV before 4.1-ESV-R1, and 4.2.x before 4.2.1b1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon crash) by sending a message over IPv6 for a declined and abandoned address.

Affected Software

29 affected components
ISC DHCP=4.0.2-b2
ISC DHCP=4.0.2-b3
ISC DHCP=4.0.2-b1
ISC DHCP=4.0.1-rc1
ISC DHCP=4.0.1-b1
ISC DHCP=4.0.2-rc1
ISC DHCP=4.0.3-rc1
ISC DHCP=4.0.0
ISC DHCP=4.0.3-b1
ISC DHCP=4.0
ISC DHCP=4.0.1
ISC DHCP=4.0.2
ISC DHCP=4.0.3
ISC DHCP=4.1.1-rc1
ISC DHCP=4.1.1-b2
ISC DHCP=4.1.1-b3
ISC DHCP=4.1.1-b1
ISC DHCP=4.1.1
ISC DHCP=4.1.0
ISC DHCP=4.1.2
ISC DHCP=4.0-esv
ISC DHCP=4.1-esv
ISC DHCP=4.2.0-b2
ISC DHCP=4.2.0-a2
ISC DHCP=4.2.0-b1
ISC DHCP=4.2.0-a1
ISC DHCP=4.2.0-rc1
ISC DHCP=4.2.0-p1
ISC DHCP=4.2.0

Event History

Jan 31, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0413?

CVE-2011-0413 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to potential assertion failure and daemon crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0413?

To fix CVE-2011-0413, upgrade to ISC DHCP version 4.1.2-P1 or later for 4.1.x versions, or 4.2.1b1 or later for 4.2.x versions.

3

Which ISC DHCP versions are affected by CVE-2011-0413?

CVE-2011-0413 affects ISC DHCP versions 4.0.x, 4.1.x before 4.1.2-P1, 4.0-ESV and 4.1-ESV before 4.1-ESV-R1, and 4.2.x before 4.2.1b1.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2011-0413?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2011-0413 to send specially crafted messages that result in denial of service to the DHCP daemon.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0413?

The best practice is to upgrade to the patched version, but temporarily limiting the exposure of the DHCP server may reduce risk.

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