CVE-2012-5688
UnknownEPSS 10.90%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ISC BIND 9.8.x before 9.8.4-P1 and 9.9.x before 9.9.2-P1, when DNS64 is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted query.. EPSS estimates a 10.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ISC BIND 9.8.x before 9.8.4-P1 and 9.9.x before 9.9.2-P1, when DNS64 is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted query.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 9.8.0 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.8.1 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.8.2 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.8.3 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.9.0 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.9.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.10 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5880Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1657-1Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-00828Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5880Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1657-1Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-00828Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5688?
ISC BIND 9.8.x before 9.8.4-P1 and 9.9.x before 9.9.2-P1, when DNS64 is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted query.
How severe is CVE-2012-5688?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5688?
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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