CVE-2014-0591

UnknownEPSS 31.67%

Last modified

CVE-2014-0591 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The query_findclosestnsec3 function in query.c in named in ISC BIND 9.6, 9.7, and 9.8 before 9.8.6-P2 and 9.9 before 9.9.4-P2, and 9.6-ESV before 9.6-ESV-R10-P2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (INSIST assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted DNS query to an authoritative nameserver that uses the NSEC3 signing feature.. EPSS estimates a 31.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The query_findclosestnsec3 function in query.c in named in ISC BIND 9.6, 9.7, and 9.8 before 9.8.6-P2 and 9.9 before 9.9.4-P2, and 9.6-ESV before 9.6-ESV-R10-P2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (INSIST assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted DNS query to an authoritative nameserver that uses the NSEC3 signing feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
31.67%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
IscBind9.6
IscBind9.6.0
IscBind9.6.1
IscBind9.6.2
IscBind9.6.3
IscBind9.7.0
IscBind9.7.1
IscBind9.7.2
IscBind9.7.3
IscBind9.7.4
IscBind9.7.5
IscBind9.7.6
IscBind9.7.7
IscBind9.8.0
IscBind9.8.1
IscBind9.8.2B1
IscBind9.8.3
IscBind9.8.4
IscBind9.8.5
IscBind9.8.6
IscBind9.9.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0591?
The query_findclosestnsec3 function in query.c in named in ISC BIND 9.6, 9.7, and 9.8 before 9.8.6-P2 and 9.9 before 9.9.4-P2, and 9.6-ESV before 9.6-ESV-R10-P2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (INSIST assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted DNS query to an authoritative nameserver that uses the NSEC3 signing feature.
How severe is CVE-2014-0591?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0591 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 31.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0591?
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