CVE-2016-1284

Name: CVE-2016-1284
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-04T11:59:01.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1284 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rdataset.c in ISC BIND 9 Supported Preview Edition 9.9.8-S before 9.9.8-S5, when nxdomain-redirect is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via crafted flag values in a query.. EPSS estimates a 3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rdataset.c in ISC BIND 9 Supported Preview Edition 9.9.8-S before 9.9.8-S5, when nxdomain-redirect is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via crafted flag values in a query.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.31%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Isc	Bind	9.9.8	S1

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034935
https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01348Vendor Advisory
https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01438Release Notes
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034935
https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01348Vendor Advisory
https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01438Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1284?

How severe is CVE-2016-1284?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1284 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1284?

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Source: NVD / NIST