CVE-2006-4096
UnknownEPSS 8.68%
Last modified
CVE-2006-4096 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. BIND before 9.2.6-P1 and 9.3.x before 9.3.2-P1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a flood of recursive queries, which cause an INSIST failure when the response is received after the recursion queue is empty.. EPSS estimates a 8.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
BIND before 9.2.6-P1 and 9.3.x before 9.3.2-P1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a flood of recursive queries, which cause an INSIST failure when the response is received after the recursion queue is empty.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 9.2.0 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.2.1 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.2.2 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.2.3 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.2.4 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.2.5 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.2.6 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.3 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.3.0 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.3.1 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.3.2 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/697164Patch, US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/697164Patch, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-4096?
BIND before 9.2.6-P1 and 9.3.x before 9.3.2-P1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a flood of recursive queries, which cause an INSIST failure when the response is received after the recursion queue is empty.
How severe is CVE-2006-4096?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4096 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4096?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2006-4096?
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