CVE-2021-25218
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CVE-2021-25218 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In BIND 9.16.19, 9.17.16. Also, version 9.16.19-S1 of BIND Supported Preview Edition When a vulnerable version of named receives a query under the circumstances described above, the named process will terminate due to a failed assertion check. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In BIND 9.16.19, 9.17.16. Also, version 9.16.19-S1 of BIND Supported Preview Edition When a vulnerable version of named receives a query under the circumstances described above, the named process will terminate due to a failed assertion check. The vulnerability affects only BIND 9 releases 9.16.19, 9.17.16, and release 9.16.19-S1 of the BIND Supported Preview Edition.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 9.16.19 |
| Isc | Bind | 9.17.16 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/18/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/20/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.isc.org/v1/docs/cve-2021-25218Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210909-0002/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/18/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/20/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.isc.org/v1/docs/cve-2021-25218Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210909-0002/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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