CVE-1999-0808 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the ISC DHCP server or execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in long options.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0808?
CVE-1999-0808 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in ISC DHCP Distribution server (dhcpd) 1.0 and 2.0 allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary commands via long options.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0808?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Isc Dhcp Client.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0808?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0808 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0808 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0808 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q75m-w275-jrg5.