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ISC Warns of High

Cybersecuritynews •Abinaya • March 27, 2026

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released a critical security advisory warning network administrators of a high-severity vulnerability affecting the Kea DHCP server. Tracked as CVE-2026-3608, this flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger a stack overflow error. When successfully exploited, the vulnerability causes the receiving daemon to crash, resulting in a sudden and total […]

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Critical Vulnerability in Kea DHCP Server Allows Remote Crash The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has issued a critical security advisory regarding a high-severity vulnerability in the Kea DHCP server, tracked as CVE-2026-3608. This vulnerability, published on 2026-03-25, permits unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit a stack overflow error, leading to the crashing of the receiving daemon. The flaw poses a significant risk to enterprise networks and internet service providers that utilize the Kea DHCP server for managing IP allocations. Network administrators are urged to take immediate action to mitigate potential disruptions. The scope of impact includes essential network services that rely on the Kea DHCP server, potentially affecting millions of users. As of the advisory date, there are no known exploits in the wild, but the severity of the vulnerability necessitates prompt attention. 2 sources 72

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