CVE-2012-2979
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.74%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeBSD NSD before 3.2.13 allows remote attackers to crash a NSD child server process (SIGSEGV) and cause a denial of service in the NSD server.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeBSD NSD before 3.2.13 allows remote attackers to crash a NSD child server process (SIGSEGV) and cause a denial of service in the NSD server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Name Server Daemon | < 3.2.13 |
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2979Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/60150Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2979Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/60150Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2979?
FreeBSD NSD before 3.2.13 allows remote attackers to crash a NSD child server process (SIGSEGV) and cause a denial of service in the NSD server.
How severe is CVE-2012-2979?
CVE-2012-2979 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2979?
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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