ISC BIND up to 9.9.8-S4 Query rdataset.c input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ISC BIND up to 9.9.8-S4. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file rdataset.c of the component Query Handler. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-1284. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ISC BIND up to 9.9.8-S4 (Domain Name Software). This affects an unknown function of the file rdataset.c of the component Query Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

rdataset.c in ISC BIND 9 Supported Preview Edition 9.9.8-S before 9.9.8-S5, when nxdomain-redirect is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via crafted flag values in a query.

The weakness was disclosed 02/04/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.isc.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-1284 since 01/03/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88716 (ISC BIND 9.9.8-Sx < 9.9.8-S5 REQUIRE Assertion DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family DNS and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 15003 (ISC BIND "rdataset.c" Denial of Service Vulnerability (AA-01348)).

Upgrading to version 9.9.8-S5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (88716), SecurityFocus (BID 82807†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56418†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 88716
Nessus Name: ISC BIND 9.9.8-Sx < 9.9.8-S5 REQUIRE Assertion DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 800634
OpenVAS Name: ISC BIND NXDOMAIN Redirection Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BIND 9.9.8-S5

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02/07/2016 +2 days 🔍
02/11/2016 +4 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: isc.org

Advisory: kb.isc.org
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CVE: CVE-2016-1284 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1284
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80787
SecurityFocus: 82807 - ISC BIND CVE-2016-1284 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1034935
Vulnerability Center: 56418 - ISC BIND Remote DoS via a Crafted Flag Values in a Query, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 02/05/2016 09:46
Updated: 10/15/2024 21:47
Changes: 02/05/2016 09:46 (67), 07/23/2018 07:52 (15), 07/06/2022 20:41 (4), 10/15/2024 21:47 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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