CVE-1999-0848: Medium severity ISC BIND vulnerability
Denial of service in BIND named via consuming more than "fdmax" file descriptors.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Increase the 'fdmax' file descriptor limit for named to prevent denial-of-service caused by exhausting file descriptors.
BIND named fdmax = increase
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0848?
CVE-1999-0848 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0848?
To fix CVE-1999-0848, upgrade to a version of ISC BIND that is not vulnerable to this issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0848?
Affected systems include ISC BIND versions 8.2 and 8.2.1, as well as certain versions of Solaris and SunOS.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0848 describe?
CVE-1999-0848 describes an attack that consumes more than the 'fdmax' file descriptors leading to a denial of service.
Is CVE-1999-0848 still a concern in modern systems?
CVE-1999-0848 may still be a concern for systems running outdated versions of ISC BIND or legacy Solaris and SunOS.