CVE-2024-0760

Name: CVE-2024-0760
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-23T15:15:03.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0760 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A malicious client can send many DNS messages over TCP, potentially causing the server to become unstable while the attack is in progress. The server may recover after the attack ceases. EPSS estimates a 4.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A malicious client can send many DNS messages over TCP, potentially causing the server to become unstable while the attack is in progress. The server may recover after the attack ceases. Use of ACLs will not mitigate the attack. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.18.1 through 9.18.27, 9.19.0 through 9.19.24, and 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.27-S1.

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

4.68%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0760?

How severe is CVE-2024-0760?

CVE-2024-0760 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0760?

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