CVE-2023-4236

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified

CVE-2023-4236 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw in the networking code handling DNS-over-TLS queries may cause `named` to terminate unexpectedly due to an assertion failure. This happens when internal data structures are incorrectly reused under significant DNS-over-TLS query load. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.18.0 through 9.18.18 and 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.18-S1.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw in the networking code handling DNS-over-TLS queries may cause `named` to terminate unexpectedly due to an assertion failure. This happens when internal data structures are incorrectly reused under significant DNS-over-TLS query load. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.18.0 through 9.18.18 and 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.18-S1.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
IscBind>= 9.18.0, < 9.18.18—
IscBind9.18.11S1
IscBind9.18.18S1
FedoraprojectFedora37—
FedoraprojectFedora38—
FedoraprojectFedora39—
DebianDebian Linux10.0—
DebianDebian Linux11.0—
NetappH300s FirmwareAll versions—
NetappH500s FirmwareAll versions—
NetappH700s FirmwareAll versions—
NetappH410s FirmwareAll versions—
NetappH410c FirmwareAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4236?
A flaw in the networking code handling DNS-over-TLS queries may cause `named` to terminate unexpectedly due to an assertion failure. This happens when internal data structures are incorrectly reused under significant DNS-over-TLS query load. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.18.0 through 9.18.18 and 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.18-S1.
How severe is CVE-2023-4236?
CVE-2023-4236 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4236?
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