CVE-2012-2978
UnknownEPSS 9.23%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. query.c in NSD 3.0.x through 3.0.8, 3.1.x through 3.1.1, and 3.2.x before 3.2.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and child process crash) via a crafted DNS packet.. EPSS estimates a 9.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
query.c in NSD 3.0.x through 3.0.8, 3.1.x through 3.1.1, and 3.2.x before 3.2.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and child process crash) via a crafted DNS packet.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.0 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.1 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.2 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.3 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.4 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.5 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.6 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.7 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.8 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.1.0 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.1.1 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.0 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.1 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.3 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.4 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.5 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.6 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.7 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.8 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.9 |
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.2.10 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/624931US Government Resource
- http://www.nlnetlabs.nl/downloads/CVE-2012-2978.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/624931US Government Resource
- http://www.nlnetlabs.nl/downloads/CVE-2012-2978.txtVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2978?
query.c in NSD 3.0.x through 3.0.8, 3.1.x through 3.1.1, and 3.2.x before 3.2.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and child process crash) via a crafted DNS packet.
How severe is CVE-2012-2978?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2978?
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.
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