CVE-2023-5680 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

If a resolver cache has a very large number of ECS records stored for the same name, the process of cleaning the cache database node for this name can significantly impair query performance. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.3-S1 through 9.11.37-S1, 9.16.8-S1 through 9.16.45-S1, and 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.21-S1.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Isc	Bind	9.11.3
Netapp	Active Iq Unified Manager	-

References

https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2023-5680Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240503-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2023-5680Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240503-0005/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-5680?

CVE-2023-5680 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). If a resolver cache has a very large number of ECS records stored for the same name, the process of cleaning the cache database node for this name can significantly impair query performance. This iss...

How severe is CVE-2023-5680?

CVE-2023-5680 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5680?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Bind, Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager.