CVE-2014-8602: Medium severity unbound vulnerability
Published Dec 11, 2014
·Updated
iterator.c in NLnet Labs Unbound before 1.5.1 does not limit delegation chaining, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption) via a large or infinite number of referrals.
Affected Software
4 affected components
nlnetlabs Unbound<=1.5.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8602?
CVE-2014-8602 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through excessive resource consumption.
2
What versions of Unbound are affected by CVE-2014-8602?
CVE-2014-8602 affects Unbound versions prior to 1.5.1.
3
How do I fix CVE-2014-8602?
To fix CVE-2014-8602, upgrade Unbound to version 1.5.1 or later.
4
Is CVE-2014-8602 present in Ubuntu 14.04?
Yes, CVE-2014-8602 is present in Ubuntu 14.04 if an unpatched version of Unbound is used.
5
Can CVE-2014-8602 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8602 can be exploited remotely by sending a large or infinite number of referrals.