CVE-2012-3411

UnknownEPSS 5.03%

Last modified

CVE-2012-3411 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Dnsmasq before 2.63test1, when used with certain libvirt configurations, replies to requests from prohibited interfaces, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via a spoofed DNS query.. EPSS estimates a 5.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dnsmasq before 2.63test1, when used with certain libvirt configurations, replies to requests from prohibited interfaces, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via a spoofed DNS query.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.03%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ThekelleysDnsmasq<= 2.62
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3411?
Dnsmasq before 2.63test1, when used with certain libvirt configurations, replies to requests from prohibited interfaces, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via a spoofed DNS query.
How severe is CVE-2012-3411?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3411 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3411?
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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Source: NVD / NIST