CVE-2004-1006 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on DHCP servers via malicious DNS messages exploiting a format string vulnerability in logging functions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2004-1006?

CVE-2004-1006 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Nov 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in the log functions in dhcpd for dhcp 2.x allows remote DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via certain DNS messages, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0702.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1006?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Isc Dhcpd.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1006?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2004-1006 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1006 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-584-1, GHSA-3f5j-qwg9-83wr.

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