Vulnerability Description
libdns in ISC BIND 9.10.0 before P2 does not properly handle EDNS options, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted packet, as demonstrated by an attack against named, dig, or delv.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 9.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58946
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68193
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030414
- https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01166/Vendor Advisory
- https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01171/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58946
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68193
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030414
- https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01166/Vendor Advisory
- https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01171/
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3859?
CVE-2014-3859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). libdns in ISC BIND 9.10.0 before P2 does not properly handle EDNS options, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted packet, ...
How severe is CVE-2014-3859?
CVE-2014-3859 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-2014-3859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Bind.