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CVE-2014-3859

UnknownEPSS 6.98%

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CVE-2014-3859 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libdns in ISC BIND 9.10.0 before P2 does not properly handle EDNS options, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted packet, as demonstrated by an attack against named, dig, or delv.. EPSS estimates a 6.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libdns in ISC BIND 9.10.0 before P2 does not properly handle EDNS options, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted packet, as demonstrated by an attack against named, dig, or delv.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.98%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IscBind9.10.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3859?
libdns in ISC BIND 9.10.0 before P2 does not properly handle EDNS options, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted packet, as demonstrated by an attack against named, dig, or delv.
How severe is CVE-2014-3859?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3859 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3859?
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