7.5
CWE
617
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-25041

First published: Tue Apr 27 2021(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Unbound before 1.9.5 allows an assertion failure via a compressed name in dname_pkt_copy. 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Unbound<1.9.5
Debian Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-25041?

    CVE-2019-25041 is a vulnerability in Unbound DNS before version 1.9.5 that allows an assertion failure via a compressed name in dname_pkt_copy.

  • Is CVE-2019-25041 a confirmed vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2019-25041 is confirmed as a vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-25041?

    The severity of CVE-2019-25041 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-25041?

    Unbound DNS versions before 1.9.5 are affected by CVE-2019-25041.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-25041?

    To fix CVE-2019-25041, upgrade Unbound DNS to version 1.9.5 or later.

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