Attacks on the DHCP protocol: DHCP starvation, DHCP spoofing, and protection against these techniques

Chances are high that you had dealt with DHCP when configuring a router. But are you aware of risks arising if this protocol is misconfigured on a company’s server? Using its misconfigurations, not only can a hacker disable the DHCP server, but also deliver an MITM attack and intercept critical data. This article discusses two attack vectors targeting DHCP and provides important security recommendations.
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