CVE-2008-3350

CVE-2008-3350 is a medium-severity vulnerability in The Kelleys Dnsmasq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

dnsmasq 2.43 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by (1) sending a DHCPINFORM while lacking a DHCP lease, or (2) attempting to renew a nonexistent DHCP lease for an invalid subnet as an "unknown client," a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3214.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3350?
dnsmasq 2.43 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by (1) sending a DHCPINFORM while lacking a DHCP lease, or (2) attempting to renew a nonexistent DHCP lease for an invalid subnet as an "unknown client," a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3214.
How severe is CVE-2008-3350?
CVE-2008-3350 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3350 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3350?
CVE-2008-3350 affects The Kelleys Dnsmasq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3350?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3350 published?
CVE-2008-3350 was published on 2008-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)