CVE-2019-25042: Critical severity unbound vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2021
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Updated

DISPUTED Unbound before 1.9.5 allows an out-of-bounds write via a compressed name in rdatacopy. 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 the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-25042.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25042?

The severity of CVE-2019-25042 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-25042?

Unbound versions before 1.9.5 and Debian Linux 9.0 are affected by CVE-2019-25042.

4

What is the description of CVE-2019-25042?

CVE-2019-25042 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Unbound before 1.9.5, which allows an attacker to write beyond the allocated memory.

5

Is CVE-2019-25042 disputed by the vendor?

Yes, the vendor disputes that CVE-2019-25042 is a vulnerability, although the code may still be vulnerable.

6

Can CVE-2019-25042 be remotely or locally exploited?

No, a running Unbound installation cannot be remotely or locally exploited through CVE-2019-25042.

7

How can I fix CVE-2019-25042?

To fix CVE-2019-25042, upgrade to Unbound version 1.9.5 or later.

8

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-25042?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-25042 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00007.html), [Reference 2](https://ostif.org/our-audit-of-unbound-dns-by-x41-d-sec-full-results/), [Reference 3](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210507-0007/).

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