CVE-2019-25033: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 27, 2021
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Updated

DISPUTED Unbound before 1.9.5 allows an integer overflow in the regional allocator via the ALIGNUP macro. NOTE: The vendor disputes that this is a vulnerability. Although the code may be vulnerable, a running Unbound installation cannot be remotely or locally exploited.

Other sources

Unbound before 1.9.5 allows an integer overflow in the regional allocator via the ALIGNUP macro.

Reference: https://ostif.org/our-audit-of-unbound-dns-by-x41-d-sec-full-results/

Red Hat

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/unbound<1.9.6
1.9.6
nlnetlabs Unbound<1.9.5
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:17 AM
Description
Disputed
06:15 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-25033?

CVE-2019-25033 is a vulnerability in Unbound before 1.9.5 that allows an integer overflow in the regional allocator.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25033?

CVE-2019-25033 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-25033?

Unbound versions prior to 1.9.5 are affected by CVE-2019-25033.

4

How can CVE-2019-25033 be exploited?

The vendor disputes that CVE-2019-25033 is a vulnerability and states that a running Unbound installation cannot be remotely or locally exploited.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2019-25033?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2019-25033 at the following links: [Link 1](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00007.html), [Link 2](https://ostif.org/our-audit-of-unbound-dns-by-x41-d-sec-full-results/), [Link 3](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210507-0007/).

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