CVE-2015-5477: High severity isc bind 9 vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2015
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Updated

named in ISC BIND 9.x before 9.9.7-P2 and 9.10.x before 9.10.2-P3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via TKEY queries.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ISC BIND<=9.9.7
ISC BIND<=9.10.2

Remediation

Event History

Jul 29, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5477?

CVE-2015-5477 has a severity rating of high due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5477?

To fix CVE-2015-5477, upgrade ISC BIND to version 9.9.7-P2 or later, or 9.10.2-P3 or later.

3

Which versions of ISC BIND are affected by CVE-2015-5477?

ISC BIND versions prior to 9.9.7-P2 and 9.10.2-P3 are affected by CVE-2015-5477.

4

What attack vector is exploited in CVE-2015-5477?

CVE-2015-5477 is exploited through TKEY queries that lead to a REQUIRE assertion failure.

5

Can CVE-2015-5477 lead to data loss?

CVE-2015-5477 does not directly cause data loss but can result in interruption of service.

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