Improper input validation in Nlnet Labs Unbound

CVE-2017-15105

A flaw was found in the way unbound before 1.6.8 validated wildcard-synthesized NSEC records. An improperly validated wildcard NSEC record could be used to prove the non-existence (NXDOMAIN answer) of an existing wildcard record, or trick unbound into accepting a NODATA proof.

EPSS: 0.026 (83.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15105?
CVE-2017-15105 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nlnet Labs Unbound, classified under CWE-358. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2018-01-23.
How severe is CVE-2017-15105?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-15105 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.