The fr_dhcp_decode function in lib/dhcp.c in FreeRADIUS 2.1.9, in certain non-default builds, does not properly handle the DHCP Relay Agent Information option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and daemon outage) via a packet that has more than one sub-option. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVE-2010-3696
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 2%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 73.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
October 7, 2010
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (14)
- secalert@redhathttp://freeradius.org/press/index.html#2.1.10
- secalert@redhathttp://github.com/alandekok/freeradius-server/commit/4dc7800b866f889a1247685bbaa6dd4238a56279
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/41621
- secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/01/3
- secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/01/8
- secalert@redhathttps://bugs.freeradius.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=77
- secalert@redhathttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=639390
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://freeradius.org/press/index.html#2.1.10
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://github.com/alandekok/freeradius-server/commit/4dc7800b866f889a1247685bbaa6dd4238a56279
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/41621
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/01/3
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/01/8
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugs.freeradius.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=77
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=639390
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2010-3696?
CVE-2010-3696 is a none vulnerability published on October 7, 2010. The frdhcpdecode function in lib/dhcp.c in FreeRADIUS 2.1.9, in certain non-default builds, does not properly handle the DHCP Relay Agent Information option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and daemon outage) via a packet that has more than one sub-option.…
When was CVE-2010-3696 disclosed?
CVE-2010-3696 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 7, 2010, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2010-3696 actively exploited?
CVE-2010-3696 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 73.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2010-3696?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2010-3696, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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