CVE-2010-3616

Name: CVE-2010-3616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-12-17T19:00:20.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ISC DHCP server 4.2 before 4.2.0-P2, when configured to use failover partnerships, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (communications-interrupted state and DHCP client service loss) by connecting to a port that is only intended for a failover peer, as demonstrated by a Nagios check_tcp process check to TCP port 520.. EPSS estimates a 7.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ISC DHCP server 4.2 before 4.2.0-P2, when configured to use failover partnerships, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (communications-interrupted state and DHCP client service loss) by connecting to a port that is only intended for a failover peer, as demonstrated by a Nagios check_tcp process check to TCP port 520.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.95%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Isc	Dhcp	4.2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3616?

How severe is CVE-2010-3616?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3616?

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Source: NVD / NIST