CVE-2010-0213: Low severity isc bind 9 vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2010
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Updated

BIND 9.7.1 and 9.7.1-P1, when a recursive validating server has a trust anchor that is configured statically or via DNSSEC Lookaside Validation (DLV), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a query for an RRSIG record whose answer is not in the cache, which causes BIND to repeatedly send RRSIG queries to the authoritative servers.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ISC BIND=9.7.1
ISC BIND=9.7.1-p1

Event History

Jul 27, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0213?

CVE-2010-0213 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0213?

To fix CVE-2010-0213, upgrade to BIND versions 9.7.2 or later which include patches for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0213?

CVE-2010-0213 affects BIND version 9.7.1 and 9.7.1-P1 when configured as recursive validating servers.

4

Can CVE-2010-0213 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0213 can be exploited remotely through crafted DNS queries that trigger an infinite loop.

5

Is CVE-2010-0213 a zero-day vulnerability?

No, CVE-2010-0213 is not a zero-day vulnerability as it has public acknowledgment and available patches.

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