BIND servers are vulnerable if they are running an affected version and are configured to use GSS-TSIG features. In a configuration which uses BIND's default settings the vulnerable code path is not exposed, but a server can be rendered vulnerable by explicitly setting valid values for the tkey-gssapi-keytab or tkey-gssapi-credentialconfiguration options. Although the default configuration is not vulnerable, GSS-TSIG is frequently used in networks where BIND is integrated with Samba, as well as in mixed-server environments that combine BIND servers with Active Directory domain controllers. The most likely outcome of a successful exploitation of the vulnerability is a crash of the named process. However, remote code execution, while unproven, is theoretically possible. Affects: BIND 9.5.0 -> 9.11.27, 9.12.0 -> 9.16.11, and versions BIND 9.11.3-S1 -> 9.11.27-S1 and 9.16.8-S1 -> 9.16.11-S1 of BIND Supported Preview Edition. Also release versions 9.17.0 -> 9.17.1 of the BIND 9.17 development branch
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 9 products from isc, from debian, from fedoraproject and 6 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2021, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2021-02-17T23:15:13.530
2024-11-21T05:39:09.040
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.6
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | isc | bind | ≤ 9.11.27 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | ≤ 9.16.11 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.11.3 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.11.5 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.11.5 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.11.6 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.11.7 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.11.8 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.11.21 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.11.27 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.16.8 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.16.11 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.17.0 | Yes |
| Application | isc | bind | 9.17.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 9.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 10.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 32 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 33 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 34 | Yes |
| Application | siemens | sinec_infrastructure_network_services | < 1.0.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | cloud_backup | - | Yes |
| Operating System | netapp | a250_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | a250 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | 500f_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | 500f | - | No |
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