Vulnerability Description
query.c in NSD 3.0.x through 3.0.8, 3.1.x through 3.1.1, and 3.2.x before 3.2.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and child process crash) via a crafted DNS packet.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nlnetlabs | Nsd | 3.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/84097
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49795
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49997
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2515
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/624931US Government Resource
- http://www.nlnetlabs.nl/downloads/CVE-2012-2978.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54606
- http://osvdb.org/84097
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49795
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49997
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2515
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/624931US Government Resource
- http://www.nlnetlabs.nl/downloads/CVE-2012-2978.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54606
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2978?
CVE-2012-2978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). query.c in NSD 3.0.x through 3.0.8, 3.1.x through 3.1.1, and 3.2.x before 3.2.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and child process crash) via a crafted D...
How severe is CVE-2012-2978?
CVE-2012-2978 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-2012-2978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nlnetlabs Nsd.