CVE-2015-5722: Input Validation

Published Sep 5, 2015
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Updated

buffer.c in named in ISC BIND 9.x before 9.9.7-P3 and 9.10.x before 9.10.2-P4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) by creating a zone containing a malformed DNSSEC key and issuing a query for a name in that zone.

Affected Software

3 affected components
ISC BIND<=9.9.7
ISC BIND<=9.10.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=5.0.15

Event History

Sep 5, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5722?

CVE-2015-5722 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5722?

To fix CVE-2015-5722, upgrade ISC BIND to version 9.9.7-P3 or 9.10.2-P4 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2015-5722?

CVE-2015-5722 affects ISC BIND versions 9.x before 9.9.7-P3 and 9.10.x before 9.10.2-P4, as well as Apple Mac OS X Server 5.0.15.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2015-5722?

CVE-2015-5722 is associated with a denial of service attack through crafted DNS queries.

5

Can CVE-2015-5722 impact my DNS server?

Yes, if your DNS server is running the affected versions of ISC BIND or Apple Mac OS X Server, it is vulnerable to CVE-2015-5722.

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