CVE-2022-3080

Name: CVE-2022-3080
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-21T11:15:09.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3080 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. By sending specific queries to the resolver, an attacker can cause named to crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

By sending specific queries to the resolver, an attacker can cause named to crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-613

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Isc	Bind	>= 9.16.14, < 9.16.33	—
Isc	Bind	>= 9.18.0, < 9.18.7	—
Isc	Bind	>= 9.19.0, < 9.19.5	—
Isc	Bind	9.16.14	S1
Isc	Bind	9.16.21	S1
Isc	Bind	9.16.32	S1
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35	—
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36	—
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37	—

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/21/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2022-3080Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CV4GQWBPF7Y52J2FA24U6UMHQAOXZEF7/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MRHB6J4Z7BKH4HPEKG5D35QGRD6ANNMT/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YZJQNUASODNVAWZV6STKG5SD6XIJ446S/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-25Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0002/
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5235Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/21/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2022-3080Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CV4GQWBPF7Y52J2FA24U6UMHQAOXZEF7/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MRHB6J4Z7BKH4HPEKG5D35QGRD6ANNMT/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YZJQNUASODNVAWZV6STKG5SD6XIJ446S/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-25Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0002/
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5235Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3080?

By sending specific queries to the resolver, an attacker can cause named to crash.

How severe is CVE-2022-3080?

CVE-2022-3080 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3080?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-3080?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST