CVE-2001-0010Bind Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in transaction signature (TSIG) handling code in BIND 8 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Published Jan 29, 2001 · Updated Aug 8, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2001-0010 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Bind (Isc).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
32%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
4
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryRHSA-2001:007
- patchCA-2001-02
- patch2302
Description
Buffer overflow in transaction signature (TSIG) handling code in BIND 8 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| BindIsc | 8.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.2-p1, 8.2.2-p2, 8.2.2-p3, 8.2.2-p4, 8.2.2-p5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 29, 2001
Last updated
Aug 8, 2024
References
- advisoryRHSA-2001:007
- patchCA-2001-02
- patch2302
- exploitExploitDB-277
- exploitExploitDB-279
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in transaction signature (TSIG) handling code in BIND 8 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Affected: Bind (Isc) versions 8.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.2-p1, 8.2.2-p2, 8.2.2-p3, 8.2.2-p4, 8.2.2-p5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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