CVE-2012-3570

CVE-2012-3570 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Isc Dhcp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in ISC DHCP 4.2.x before 4.2.4-P1, when DHCPv6 mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and daemon exit) via a crafted client identifier parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3570?
Buffer overflow in ISC DHCP 4.2.x before 4.2.4-P1, when DHCPv6 mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and daemon exit) via a crafted client identifier parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-3570?
CVE-2012-3570 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3570 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3570?
CVE-2012-3570 primarily affects Isc Dhcp. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3570?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3570 published?
CVE-2012-3570 was published on 2012-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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