CVE-2008-4163

Name: CVE-2008-4163
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-22T18:52:13.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in ISC BIND 9.3.5-P2-W1, 9.4.2-P2-W1, and 9.5.0-P2-W1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (UDP client handler termination) via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in ISC BIND 9.3.5-P2-W1, 9.4.2-P2-W1, and 9.5.0-P2-W1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (UDP client handler termination) via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.65%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Isc	Bind	9.3.5	P2 W1
Isc	Bind	9.4.2	P2 W1
Isc	Bind	9.5.0	P2 W1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 22, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4163?

Unspecified vulnerability in ISC BIND 9.3.5-P2-W1, 9.4.2-P2-W1, and 9.5.0-P2-W1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (UDP client handler termination) via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2008-4163?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4163 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4163?

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Source: NVD / NIST