3Com Baseline Switch 2848-SFP contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when the switch receives a DHCP packet that exceeds 342 bytes in length, and will result in loss of availability for the platform.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Rumored
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.0.2.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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