CVE-2005-0034: Medium severity ISC BIND vulnerability

Published Jan 29, 2005
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Updated

An "incorrect assumption" in the authvalidated validator function in BIND 9.3.0, when DNSSEC is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (named server exit) via crafted DNS packets that cause an internal consistency test (self-check) to fail.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ISC BIND=9.3.0

Event History

Jan 29, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0034?

CVE-2005-0034 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0034?

To fix CVE-2005-0034, it is recommended to upgrade BIND to a version later than 9.3.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0034?

CVE-2005-0034 specifically affects BIND version 9.3.0 when DNSSEC is enabled.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2005-0034 enable?

CVE-2005-0034 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by sending crafted DNS packets.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0034?

While upgrading is the best solution, a temporary workaround includes disabling DNSSEC if it is not crucial for your environment.

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