CVE-2023-2828: named's configured cache size limit can be significantly exceeded
First published: Tue Jun 20 2023(Updated: )
ISC BIND is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a flaw that allows the named's configured cache size limit to be significantly exceeded. By querying the resolver for specific RRsets in a certain order, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to exhaust all memory on the host.
Credit: security-officer@isc.org security-officer@isc.org security-officer@isc.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM QRadar SIEM | <=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP6 | |
| ubuntu/bind9 | <1:9.11.3+dfsg-1ubuntu1.19+ | 1:9.11.3+dfsg-1ubuntu1.19+ |
| ubuntu/bind9 | <1:9.9.5.dfsg-3ubuntu0.19+ | 1:9.9.5.dfsg-3ubuntu0.19+ |
| ubuntu/bind9 | <1:9.10.3.dfsg. | 1:9.10.3.dfsg. |
| ubuntu/bind9 | <1:9.16.1-0ubuntu2.15 | 1:9.16.1-0ubuntu2.15 |
| ubuntu/bind9 | <1:9.18.12-0ubuntu0.22.04.2 | 1:9.18.12-0ubuntu0.22.04.2 |
| ubuntu/bind9 | <1:9.18.12-0ubuntu0.22.10.2 | 1:9.18.12-0ubuntu0.22.10.2 |
| ubuntu/bind9 | <1:9.18.12-1ubuntu1.1 | 1:9.18.12-1ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/bind9 | <9.16.42<9.18.16<9.19.14 | 9.16.42 9.18.16 9.19.14 |
| ubuntu/bind9 | <1:9.18.12-1ubuntu2 | 1:9.18.12-1ubuntu2 |
| debian/bind9 | <=1:9.11.5.P4+dfsg-5.1+deb10u7 | 1:9.11.5.P4+dfsg-5.1+deb10u10 1:9.16.44-1~deb11u1 1:9.16.48-1 1:9.18.19-1~deb12u1 1:9.18.24-1 1:9.19.21-1 |
| redhat/bind | <9.16.42 | 9.16.42 |
| redhat/bind | <9.18.16 | 9.18.16 |
| redhat/bind | <9.19.14 | 9.19.14 |
| ISC BIND | >=9.11.0<=9.16.41 | |
| ISC BIND | >=9.11.3<=9.16.41 | |
| ISC BIND | >=9.18.0<=9.18.15 | |
| ISC BIND | >=9.18.11<=9.18.15 | |
| ISC BIND | >=9.19.0<=9.19.13 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =12.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 | |
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| All of | ||
| Netapp H500s Firmware | ||
| Netapp H500s | ||
| All of | ||
| Netapp H700s Firmware | ||
| Netapp H700s | ||
| All of | ||
| Netapp H410s Firmware | ||
| Netapp H410s | ||
| All of | ||
| Netapp H410c Firmware | ||
| Netapp H410c | ||
| All of | ||
| Netapp H300s Firmware | ||
| Netapp H300s | ||
| Netapp H500s Firmware | ||
| Netapp H500s | ||
| Netapp H700s Firmware | ||
| Netapp H700s | ||
| Netapp H410s Firmware | ||
| Netapp H410s | ||
| Netapp H410c Firmware | ||
| Netapp H410c | ||
| Netapp H300s Firmware | ||
| Netapp H300s |
Remedy
Upgrade to the patched release most closely related to your current version of BIND 9: 9.16.42, 9.18.16, 9.19.14, 9.16.42-S1, or 9.18.16-S1.
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/258607
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7049133 (Advisory)
- https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2023-2828
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/21/6
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U3K6AJK7RRSR53HRF5GGKPA6PDUDWOD2/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5439
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SEFCEVCTYEMKTWA7V7EYPI5YQQ4JWDLI/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230703-0010/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00021.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-2828
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2216580
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2216627
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2216628
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4005
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4037
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4099
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4101
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4100
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4102
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4154
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4153
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4152
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4332
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-2828
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2216227
- https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.18.16/patches/0001-CVE-2023-2828.patch
- https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.16.42/patches/0001-CVE-2023-2828.patch
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-2828
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-2828
- https://kb.isc.org/v1/docs/cve-2023-2828
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6183-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6183-2
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2828
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-2828
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2828?
CVE-2023-2828 is a vulnerability in the BIND DNS software that allows an attacker to bypass the cache validation feature and retrieve invalid data.
How does CVE-2023-2828 affect BIND DNS?
CVE-2023-2828 affects BIND DNS instances configured as recursive resolvers by allowing an attacker to retrieve invalid data from the cache.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2828?
CVE-2023-2828 has a severity rating of high.
How can I fix CVE-2023-2828?
To fix CVE-2023-2828, you should upgrade to a patched version of BIND DNS.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2828?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-2828 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2023-2828), [Reference 2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/21/6), [Reference 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U3K6AJK7RRSR53HRF5GGKPA6PDUDWOD2/)
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