CVE-2016-1284

5.9 MEDIUM
Published: February 04, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01348
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01438
Source: cve@mitre.org
Release Notes
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034935
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01348
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01438
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.9 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
9.5%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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