Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-6516
To keep its cache database efficient, `named` running as a recursive resolver occasionally attempts to clean up the database. It uses several methods, including some that are asynchronous: a small chunk of memory pointing to the cache element that can be cleaned up is first allocated and then queued for later processing. It was discovered that if the resolver is continuously processing query patterns triggering this type of cache-database maintenance, `named` may not be able to handle the cleanup events in a timely manner. This in turn enables the list of queued cleanup events to grow infinitely large over time, allowing the configured `max-cache-size` limit to be significantly exceeded.
This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.16.0 through 9.16.45 and 9.16.8-S1 through 9.16.45-S1.
Products affected by CVE-2023-6516
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.8:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.11:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.13:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.21:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.32:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.14:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.36:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.12:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.43:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.45:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-6516
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 31 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-6516
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
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Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) | 2024-02-13 |
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
N/A
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N/A
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RedHat-CVE-2023-6516 | 2024-02-13 |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-6516
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The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated.Assigned by: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-6516
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240503-0008/
CVE-2023-6516 ISC BIND Vulnerability in NetApp Products | NetApp Product SecurityThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZDZFMEKQTZ4L7RY46FCENWFB5MDT263R/
[SECURITY] Fedora 38 Update: bind-dyndb-ldap-11.10-23.fc38 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PNNHZSZPG2E7NBMBNYPGHCFI4V4XRWNQ/
[SECURITY] Fedora 39 Update: bind-dyndb-ldap-11.10-24.fc39 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2023-6516
CVE-2023-6516Vendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/13/1
oss-security - ISC has disclosed six vulnerabilities in BIND 9 (CVE-2023-4408, CVE-2023-5517, CVE-2023-5679, CVE-2023-6516, CVE-2023-50387, CVE-2023-50868)Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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