CVE-2019-25040: High severity unbound vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2021
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Updated

DISPUTED Unbound before 1.9.5 allows an infinite loop via a compressed name in dnamepktcopy. 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
nlnetlabs Unbound<1.9.5
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:16 AM
Description
Disputed
06:15 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-25040?

CVE-2019-25040 is a vulnerability in Unbound before version 1.9.5 that allows an infinite loop via a compressed name in dname_pkt_copy.

2

Is CVE-2019-25040 a confirmed vulnerability?

The vendor disputes that CVE-2019-25040 is a vulnerability, but it is considered as a vulnerability by security researchers.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-25040?

Unbound versions before 1.9.5 and Debian Linux version 9.0 are affected by CVE-2019-25040.

4

How severe is CVE-2019-25040?

CVE-2019-25040 has a severity score of 7.5 (high).

5

How can I find more information about CVE-2019-25040?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-25040 on the following references: [reference 1], [reference 2], and [reference 3]. Please note that the links provided are for informational purposes only.

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