vendor:
Ubuntu Linux
by:
RoMaNSoFt
5.5
CVSS
MEDIUM
Denial of Service
CWE
Product Name: Ubuntu Linux
Affected Version From: Ubuntu 6.06
Affected Version To: Ubuntu 6.06
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: CVE-2007-5365
CPE: o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06
Platforms Tested:
2007
Ubuntu 6.06 DHCPd bug Remote Denial of Service Exploit
This exploit targets a bug in the DHCPd service in Ubuntu 6.06, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted DHCP request. This vulnerability is identified by CVE-2007-5365.
Mitigation:
Upgrade to a newer version of Ubuntu or apply the available patch to fix this vulnerability.