Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflows in the DNS stub resolver library in ISC BIND 4.9.2 through 4.9.10, and other derived libraries such as BSD libc and GNU glibc, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via DNS server responses that trigger the overflow in the (1) getnetbyname, or (2) getnetbyaddr functions, aka "LIBRESOLV: buffer overrun" and a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0684.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 4.9.2 |
| Astaro | Security Linux | 2.0.23 |
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-028.txt.asc
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20021201-01-P
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2002/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-31.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.isc.org/products/BIND/bind-security.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10624.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/844360US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6186
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-028.txt.asc
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20021201-01-P
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2002/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-31.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.isc.org/products/BIND/bind-security.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10624.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/844360US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0029?
CVE-2002-0029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflows in the DNS stub resolver library in ISC BIND 4.9.2 through 4.9.10, and other derived libraries such as BSD libc and GNU glibc, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via DNS...
How severe is CVE-2002-0029?
CVE-2002-0029 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0029?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Bind, Astaro Security Linux.