8.2
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-2881: Buffer overread in statistics channel code

First published: Wed Sep 21 2022(Updated: )

The underlying bug might cause read past end of the buffer and either read memory it should not read, or crash the process.

Credit: security-officer@isc.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ISC BIND>=9.18.0<9.18.7
ISC BIND>=9.19.0<9.19.5

Remedy

Upgrade to the patched release most closely related to your current version of BIND: BIND 9.18.7 or BIND 9.19.5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-2881?

    CVE-2022-2881 is a vulnerability in the ISC BIND software that may cause read past end of the buffer and either read memory it should not read or crash the process.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-2881?

    CVE-2022-2881 has a severity level of 8.2 (high).

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-2881?

    The ISC BIND software versions 9.18.0 up to 9.18.7 and versions 9.19.0 up to 9.19.5 are affected by CVE-2022-2881.

  • How can CVE-2022-2881 be fixed?

    To fix CVE-2022-2881, it is recommended to update the ISC BIND software to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2881?

    More information about CVE-2022-2881 can be found at the following references: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/21/3, https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2022-2881, https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-25

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