Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the cons_options function in options.c in dhcpd in OpenBSD 4.0 through 4.2, and some other dhcpd implementations based on ISC dhcp-2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a DHCP request specifying a maximum message size smaller than the minimum IP MTU.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Linux Advanced Workstation | 2.1 |
| Sun | Opensolaris | snv_01 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8.0 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=446354
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27160Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27273Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27338Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27350Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32668Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021157
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-109077-21-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243806-1
- http://www.coresecurity.com/index.php5?module=ContentMod&action=item&id=1962
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1388
- http://www.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/usr.sbin/dhcpd/options.cPatch
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata40.html#016_dhcpdPatch
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata41.html#010_dhcpdPatch
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata42.html#001_dhcpdPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5365?
CVE-2007-5365 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the cons_options function in options.c in dhcpd in OpenBSD 4.0 through 4.2, and some other dhcpd implementations based on ISC dhcp-2, allows remote attackers to execute ...
How severe is CVE-2007-5365?
CVE-2007-5365 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5365?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Openbsd Openbsd, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Linux Advanced Workstation, Sun Opensolaris.