Vulnerability Description
ISC BIND 9 before 9.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (shutdown) via a malformed DNS packet that triggers an error condition that is not properly handled when the rdataset parameter to the dns_message_findtype() function in message.c is not NULL, aka DoS_findtype.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 9.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/updates/OpenUNIX/CSSA-2002-SCO.24.1/CSSA-2002-SCO.24.1
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2002-q3/0022.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000494
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:038
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-15.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.isc.org/index.pl?/sw/bind/bind-security.php
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9250.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/739123PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_21_bind9.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-105.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-119.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-154.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4936
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/updates/OpenUNIX/CSSA-2002-SCO.24.1/CSSA-2002-SCO.24.1
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2002-q3/0022.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0400?
CVE-2002-0400 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). ISC BIND 9 before 9.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (shutdown) via a malformed DNS packet that triggers an error condition that is not properly handled when the rdataset param...
How severe is CVE-2002-0400?
CVE-2002-0400 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0400?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Bind.