CVE-2008-4163: Input Validation
Published Sep 22, 2008
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in ISC BIND 9.3.5-P2-W1, 9.4.2-P2-W1, and 9.5.0-P2-W1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (UDP client handler termination) via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
ISC BIND=9.3.5-p2_w1
ISC BIND=9.4.2-p2_w1
ISC BIND=9.5.0-p2_w1
Event History
Sep 22, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4163?
CVE-2008-4163 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-4163?
To address CVE-2008-4163, upgrade to a patched version of ISC BIND, specifically versions beyond 9.5.0-P2-W1.
3
Which versions of ISC BIND are affected by CVE-2008-4163?
ISC BIND versions 9.3.5-P2-W1, 9.4.2-P2-W1, and 9.5.0-P2-W1 are affected by CVE-2008-4163.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2008-4163 facilitate?
CVE-2008-4163 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by terminating the UDP client handler.
5
Is CVE-2008-4163 specific to a particular operating system?
Yes, CVE-2008-4163 specifically affects ISC BIND running on Windows.