Vulnerability Description
libdns in ISC DHCP 4.2.x before 4.2.5-P1 allows remote name servers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving a regular expression, as demonstrated by a memory-exhaustion attack against a machine running a dhcpd process, a related issue to CVE-2013-2266.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Dhcp | 4.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-00880/Vendor Advisory
- https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-00880/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2494?
CVE-2013-2494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). libdns in ISC DHCP 4.2.x before 4.2.5-P1 allows remote name servers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving a regular expression, as demonstrated by a memory-exhaustion...
How severe is CVE-2013-2494?
CVE-2013-2494 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Dhcp.