CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1284: Input Validation

First published: Thu Feb 04 2016(Updated: )

rdataset.c in ISC BIND 9 Supported Preview Edition 9.9.8-S before 9.9.8-S5, when nxdomain-redirect is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via crafted flag values in a query.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ISC BIND 9=9.9.8-s1
ISC BIND 9=9.9.8-s2
ISC BIND 9=9.9.8-s3
ISC BIND 9=9.9.8-s4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1284?

    CVE-2016-1284 has a severity rating of high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1284?

    To fix CVE-2016-1284, upgrade BIND to version 9.9.8-S5 or later.

  • Which versions of BIND are affected by CVE-2016-1284?

    CVE-2016-1284 affects BIND versions 9.9.8-S1 through 9.9.8-S4.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-1284 facilitate?

    CVE-2016-1284 allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service attack using crafted flag values.

  • Is CVE-2016-1284 exploitable from the internet?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1284 can be exploited by remote attackers from the internet if nxdomain-redirect is enabled.

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