Vulnerability Description
The query_findclosestnsec3 function in query.c in named in ISC BIND 9.6, 9.7, and 9.8 before 9.8.6-P2 and 9.9 before 9.9.4-P2, and 9.6-ESV before 9.6-ESV-R10-P2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (INSIST assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted DNS query to an authoritative nameserver that uses the NSEC3 signing feature.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 9.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0103.html
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1244
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-January/126761.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-January/126772.ht
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00019.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=138995561732658&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/101973
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0043.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56425
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56427
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56442
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56493
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56522
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0591?
CVE-2014-0591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). The query_findclosestnsec3 function in query.c in named in ISC BIND 9.6, 9.7, and 9.8 before 9.8.6-P2 and 9.9 before 9.9.4-P2, and 9.6-ESV before 9.6-ESV-R10-P2, allows remote attackers to cause a den...
How severe is CVE-2014-0591?
CVE-2014-0591 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Bind.