Vulnerability Description
dnsmasq 2.43 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by (1) sending a DHCPINFORM while lacking a DHCP lease, or (2) attempting to renew a nonexistent DHCP lease for an invalid subnet as an "unknown client," a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3214.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| The Kelleys | Dnsmasq | 2.43 |
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.network.dns.dnsmasq.general/2189Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31197Vendor Advisory
- http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CHANGELOG
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2166
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43957
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43960
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.network.dns.dnsmasq.general/2189Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31197Vendor Advisory
- http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CHANGELOG
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2166
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43957
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43960
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3350?
CVE-2008-3350 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). dnsmasq 2.43 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by (1) sending a DHCPINFORM while lacking a DHCP lease, or (2) attempting to renew a nonexistent DHCP lease for an inva...
How severe is CVE-2008-3350?
CVE-2008-3350 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-2008-3350?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: The Kelleys Dnsmasq.