Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the inet_network function in libbind in ISC BIND 9.4.2 and earlier, as used in libc in FreeBSD 6.2 through 7.0-PRERELEASE, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted input that triggers memory corruption.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | <= 9.4.2 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28367Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28429Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28487Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28579Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29161Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29323Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30313Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30538Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30718Third Party Advisory
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:02.libc.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-238493-1Broken Link
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-244.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.isc.org/index.pl?/sw/bind/bind-security.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/203611Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0122?
CVE-2008-0122 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Off-by-one error in the inet_network function in libbind in ISC BIND 9.4.2 and earlier, as used in libc in FreeBSD 6.2 through 7.0-PRERELEASE, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of s...
How severe is CVE-2008-0122?
CVE-2008-0122 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0122?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Bind, Freebsd Freebsd.