CVE-2017-15105: Input Validation

Published Jan 23, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in the way unbound before 1.6.8 validated wildcard-synthesized NSEC records. An improperly validated wildcard NSEC record could be used to prove the non-existence (NXDOMAIN answer) of an existing wildcard record, or trick unbound into accepting a NODATA proof.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
nlnetlabs Unbound<1.6.8
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
debian/unbound
1.13.1-1+deb11u21.13.1-1+deb11u71.17.1-2+deb12u41.17.1-2+deb12u31.22.0-2+deb13u11.24.2-1

Event History

Jan 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:31 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:17 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-15105.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15105?

The severity of CVE-2017-15105 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-15105?

The unbound software before versions 1.6.8 and 1.9.0-2+deb10u2 to 1.18.0-2 are affected by CVE-2017-15105.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-15105?

To fix CVE-2017-15105, you should update unbound to version 1.6.8 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15105?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-15105 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102817), [Debian LTS Announce - January 2018](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00039.html), [Debian LTS Announce - February 2019](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00022.html).

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