CVE-1999-0808

Summary

CVE-1999-0808 is a vulnerability affecting ISC DHCP Distribution server versions 1.0 and 2.0. It involves multiple buffer overflows that can be exploited by remote attackers, resulting in a denial of service (crash) of the DHCPd service. Additionally, these overflows may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands, posing a significant security risk. This issue was first identified in 1999 and has since been addressed through updates to the DHCPd software. It is essential for organizations using these affected versions to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this vulnerability.

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