Vulnerability Description
The response_addname function in response.c in Daniel J. Bernstein djbdns 1.05 and earlier does not constrain offsets in the required manner, which allows remote attackers, with control over a third-party subdomain served by tinydns and axfrdns, to trigger DNS responses containing arbitrary records via crafted zone data for this subdomain.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| D.J.Bernstein | Djbdns | <= 1.05 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/03/05/2014249
- http://marc.info/?l=djbdns&m=123554945710038
- http://marc.info/?l=djbdns&m=123613000920446&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35820
- http://securityandthe.net/2009/03/05/security-issue-in-djbdns-confirmed/Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1831
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501294/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501340/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501479/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33937Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49003
- http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/03/05/2014249
- http://marc.info/?l=djbdns&m=123554945710038
- http://marc.info/?l=djbdns&m=123613000920446&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35820
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0858?
CVE-2009-0858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The response_addname function in response.c in Daniel J. Bernstein djbdns 1.05 and earlier does not constrain offsets in the required manner, which allows remote attackers, with control over a third-p...
How severe is CVE-2009-0858?
CVE-2009-0858 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0858?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: D.J.Bernstein Djbdns.