CVE-2012-1192: Medium severity unbound vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2012
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Updated

The resolver in Unbound before 1.4.11 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.

Affected Software

37 affected components
Unbound Unbound<=1.4.10
Unbound Unbound=0.0
Unbound Unbound=0.1
Unbound Unbound=0.2
Unbound Unbound=0.3
Unbound Unbound=0.4
Unbound Unbound=0.5
Unbound Unbound=0.6
Unbound Unbound=0.7
Unbound Unbound=0.7.1
Unbound Unbound=0.7.2
Unbound Unbound=0.8
Unbound Unbound=0.9
Unbound Unbound=0.10
Unbound Unbound=0.11
Unbound Unbound=1.0.0
Unbound Unbound=1.0.1
Unbound Unbound=1.0.2
Unbound Unbound=1.1.0
Unbound Unbound=1.1.1
Unbound Unbound=1.2.0
Unbound Unbound=1.2.1
Unbound Unbound=1.3.0
Unbound Unbound=1.3.1
Unbound Unbound=1.3.2
Unbound Unbound=1.3.3
Unbound Unbound=1.3.4
Unbound Unbound=1.4.0
Unbound Unbound=1.4.1
Unbound Unbound=1.4.2
Unbound Unbound=1.4.3
Unbound Unbound=1.4.4
Unbound Unbound=1.4.5
Unbound Unbound=1.4.6
Unbound Unbound=1.4.7
Unbound Unbound=1.4.8
Unbound Unbound=1.4.9

Event History

Feb 17, 2012
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-2012-1192?

CVE-2012-1192 has a medium severity rating, allowing remote attackers potential exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1192?

To fix CVE-2012-1192, upgrade Unbound to version 1.4.11 or later.

3

What versions of Unbound are affected by CVE-2012-1192?

CVE-2012-1192 affects Unbound versions prior to 1.4.11, including all versions in the 1.4.x range up to 1.4.10.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2012-1192 facilitate?

CVE-2012-1192 facilitates a 'ghost domain names' attack, allowing continued resolvability of revoked domain names.

5

Is CVE-2012-1192 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2012-1192 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers over the network.

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