RHSA-2021:2419: Important: dhcp security update
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that allows individual devices on an IP network to get their own network configuration information, including an IP address, a subnet mask, and a broadcast address. The dhcp packages provide a relay agent and ISC DHCP service required to enable and administer DHCP on a network.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> dhcp: stack-based buffer overflow when parsing statements with colon-separated hex digits in config or lease files in dhcpd and dhclient (CVE-2021-25217)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2419?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2419 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2419?
To fix RHSA-2021:2419, you should update the affected packages to version 4.1.1-64.P1.el6_10.
What software is affected by RHSA-2021:2419?
RHSA-2021:2419 affects packages such as dhcp, dhclient, dhcp-common, and dhcp-devel in specific versions.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:2419?
There are no recommended workarounds for RHSA-2021:2419 apart from applying the security update.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2021:2419 address?
RHSA-2021:2419 addresses vulnerabilities in the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) that may allow potential unauthorized access.