Vulnerability Description
FreeBSD NSD before 3.2.13 allows remote attackers to crash a NSD child server process (SIGSEGV) and cause a denial of service in the NSD server.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Name Server Daemon | < 3.2.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2979Third Party Advisory
- https://vuxml.freebsd.org/freebsd/17f369dc-d7e7-11e1-90a2-000c299b62e1.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/60150Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2979Third Party Advisory
- https://vuxml.freebsd.org/freebsd/17f369dc-d7e7-11e1-90a2-000c299b62e1.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/60150Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2979?
CVE-2012-2979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). FreeBSD NSD before 3.2.13 allows remote attackers to crash a NSD child server process (SIGSEGV) and cause a denial of service in the NSD server.
How severe is CVE-2012-2979?
CVE-2012-2979 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-2012-2979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Name Server Daemon.