SB2019070309 - Stack-based buffer overflow in NSD



SB2019070309 - Stack-based buffer overflow in NSD

Published: July 3, 2019 Updated: September 10, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019070309
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13207)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on a targeted system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the "dname_concatenate()" function in "dname.c" file. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and crash the target application or execute arbitrary code on the target system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.