ISC DHCP contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when an error occurs while processing a previously declined address's DHCPv6 messages, which may be exploited to cause an assertion failure denial of service.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 4.1.2-P1, 4.1-ESV-R1, 4.2.1b1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
