Thekelleys dnsmasq 2.25 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Thekelleys dnsmasq 2.25. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-3214. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Thekelleys dnsmasq 2.25 (Domain Name Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

dnsmasq 2.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by (1) renewing a nonexistent lease or (2) sending a DHCPREQUEST for an IP address that is not in the same network, related to the DHCP NAK response from the daemon.

The weakness was disclosed 07/18/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at bugs.launchpad.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-3214 since 07/18/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106137 (dnsmasq 2.25 DHCP Request Denial of Service (CVE-2008-3214)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family DNS and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (43929) and Tenable (106137). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 106137
Nessus Name: dnsmasq 2.25 DHCP Request Denial of Service (CVE-2008-3214)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/21/2006 🔍
07/18/2008 +908 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2433 days 🔍
01/17/2018 +1037 days 🔍
09/29/2018 +254 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.launchpad.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-3214 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3214
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43287
X-Force: 43929 - Dnsmasq multiple denial of service

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 09/29/2018 13:05
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (39), 09/29/2018 13:05 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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