Vulnerability Description
Dnsmasq 2.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a DHCP client broadcast reply request.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dnsmasq | Dnsmasq | 2.29 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19760PatchVendor Advisory
- http://thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CHANGELOG
- http://www.osvdb.org/24884
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17662Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1494
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19760PatchVendor Advisory
- http://thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CHANGELOG
- http://www.osvdb.org/24884
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17662Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1494
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26005
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2017?
CVE-2006-2017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Dnsmasq 2.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a DHCP client broadcast reply request.
How severe is CVE-2006-2017?
CVE-2006-2017 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dnsmasq Dnsmasq.