Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1006 is an old flaw in dhcpd 2.x logging. A malicious or compromised DNS server could send DNS data that is mishandled as a format string, potentially allowing code execution on the DHCP server. Exposure is mainly a legacy-system concern. Likely exposure is limited to organizations still running very old dhcpd 2.x packages or legacy Debian/Red Hat systems that missed 2004-2005 security updates. The source bundle does not identify modern affected products. Treat as high priority only if legacy DHCP 2.x remains in service. For modern fleets, priority is inventory confirmation and retirement of unsupported DHCP infrastructure rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory DHCP servers and identify any dhcpd 2.x installations.; Review Debian DSA-584 and Red Hat RHSA-2005:212 for package-specific fixes.; Upgrade or replace unsupported legacy DHCP software..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- dhcp-log-format-string(17963)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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