Vulnerability Description
DISPUTE NOTE: this issue does not pose a security risk as it (according to analysis by the original software developer, NLnet Labs) falls within the expected functionality and security controls of the application. Red Hat has made a claim that there is a security risk within Red Hat products. NLnet Labs has no further information about the claim, and suggests that affected Red Hat customers refer to available Red Hat documentation or support channels. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: A heap-buffer-overflow flaw was found in the cfg_mark_ports function within Unbound's config_file.c, which can lead to memory corruption. This issue could allow an attacker with local access to provide specially crafted input, potentially causing the application to crash or allowing arbitrary code execution. This could result in a denial of service or unauthorized actions on the system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-43168
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2303462
- https://github.com/NLnetLabs/unbound/issues/1039
- https://github.com/NLnetLabs/unbound/pull/1040/files
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00046.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-43168?
CVE-2024-43168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). DISPUTE NOTE: this issue does not pose a security risk as it (according to analysis by the original software developer, NLnet Labs) falls within the expected functionality and security controls of the...
How severe is CVE-2024-43168?
CVE-2024-43168 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-43168?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.