ZDI-CAN-13347: ISC BIND TKEY Query Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ISC BIND. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of TKEY queries. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the "bind" user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ISC BIND

Event History

Feb 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:25 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13347?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-13347 is high due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13347?

To fix ZDI-CAN-13347, update ISC BIND to the latest patched version provided by the vendor.

3

What versions of ISC BIND are affected by ZDI-CAN-13347?

ZDI-CAN-13347 affects certain versions of ISC BIND 9 that do not implement proper validation of TKEY queries.

4

Can ZDI-CAN-13347 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, ZDI-CAN-13347 can be exploited without authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

5

What type of attacks can be executed due to ZDI-CAN-13347?

ZDI-CAN-13347 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ISC BIND.

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