PRODUCT_LINE: BCM
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BCM.R400.307-DHCP

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Release: 4.0 Issue: N/A
Category: EMG
Superceded By: NONE
Release Date: 20091110
Patch Conflict(s): N/A
Special Instructions: NO
Patch Version: N/A
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Software Update Name: BCM.R400.307-DHCP

Applicable H/W Platforms: BCM1000, BCM200, BCM400, SRG200 1.5, SRG400 1.5

Applicable S/W Platforms:  BCM 4.0, SRG 1.5 based on BCM 4.0

Category: EMG 

Installation Recommendations:
This update should be applied to all new installs of BCM 4.0 and SRG 1.5 
based on BCM 4.0. It's recommended to apply this update to all BCMs at the 
earliest service opportunity to address the security vulnerability present
in an older versions of the DHCP.

Components and Versions:
 
   dhcp 4.1.0p1


Dependencies: 
Required Updates: None

Product Dependencies: None

Size: 0.64 MB

System Impact: 
   Time to apply approximately 20 minutes

   Does update application force reboot: Yes

   Other Impacts: None

Limitations: None

Update Removable: No

Description:
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The following issue is addressed:

1. ISC DHCP dhcpclient buffer overflow vulnerability 
   A security vulnerability has been reported in ISC DHCP, which can be
   exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and 
   potentially compromise a user's system. dhcp component is updated to
   version 4.1.0p1 to address this issue.
   Q02065537-01 


This update includes the content of the following superseded updates:

No previous updates