CVE-2019-25033
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.78%
Last modified
CVE-2019-25033 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unbound before 1.9.5 allows an integer overflow in the regional allocator via the ALIGN_UP macro. NOTE: The vendor disputes that this is a vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unbound before 1.9.5 allows an integer overflow in the regional allocator via the ALIGN_UP macro. NOTE: The vendor disputes that this is a vulnerability. Although the code may be vulnerable, a running Unbound installation cannot be remotely or locally exploited
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nlnetlabs | Unbound | < 1.9.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://ostif.org/our-audit-of-unbound-dns-by-x41-d-sec-full-results/Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210507-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://ostif.org/our-audit-of-unbound-dns-by-x41-d-sec-full-results/Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210507-0007/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-25033?
Unbound before 1.9.5 allows an integer overflow in the regional allocator via the ALIGN_UP macro. NOTE: The vendor disputes that this is a vulnerability. Although the code may be vulnerable, a running Unbound installation cannot be remotely or locally exploited
How severe is CVE-2019-25033?
CVE-2019-25033 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25033?
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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