CVE-2012-2979: High severity FreeBSD Name Server Daemon vulnerability
Published Nov 1, 2019
·Updated
FreeBSD NSD before 3.2.13 allows remote attackers to crash a NSD child server process (SIGSEGV) and cause a denial of service in the NSD server.
Affected Software
2 affected components
debian/nsd3
FreeBSD Name Server Daemon<3.2.13
Event History
Nov 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:38 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2979?
CVE-2012-2979 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to crash the NSD server.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-2979?
To fix CVE-2012-2979, upgrade the NSD server to version 3.2.13 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2979?
CVE-2012-2979 affects FreeBSD NSD versions prior to 3.2.13.
4
Can CVE-2012-2979 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2979 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to crash the NSD child server process.
5
What is the potential impact of CVE-2012-2979?
The potential impact of CVE-2012-2979 is a denial of service, which disrupts the availability of the NSD server.