CVE-2017-3140

An error processing RPZ rules can cause named to loop endlessly after handling a query

LOW
3.7
CVSS Score
Published: January 16, 2019 at 08:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 01:17 AM UTC
4 products affected across 2 vendorsBINDElement SoftwareOncommand Balance

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Severity
LOW3.7
Exploit prediction
EPSS 12%

Description

If named is configured to use Response Policy Zones (RPZ) an error processing some rule types can lead to a condition where BIND will endlessly loop while handling a query. Affects BIND 9.9.10, 9.10.5, 9.11.0->9.11.1, 9.9.10-S1, 9.10.5-S1.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (6)

VDB Entryx_refsource_BIDThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99088
VDB Entryx_refsource_SECTRACKThird Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038692
x_refsource_CONFIRMVendor Advisory
https://kb.isc.org/docs/aa-01495
Vendor Advisoryx_refsource_GENTOOThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-01

CVSS

3.7LOWisc
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-400

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