What is CVE-2012-1191?

CVE-2012-1191 is a vulnerability in D.j.bernstein Djbdns, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2012-02-17.

Is CVE-2012-1191 known to be exploited?

4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Improper input validation in D.j.bernstein Djbdns

CVE-2012-1191

The resolver in dnscache in Daniel J. Bernstein djbdns 1.05 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.019 (77.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

D.j.bernstein Djbdns — versions 1.05
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

cve@mitre.org (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1191?: CVE-2012-1191 is a vulnerability in D.j.bernstein Djbdns, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2012-02-17.
Is CVE-2012-1191 known to be exploited?: 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.