Vulnerability in Isc Bind 9

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 elem…

EPSS: 0.002 (45.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6516?
CVE-2023-6516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind 9. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-02-13.
How severe is CVE-2023-6516?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-6516 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.