What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-3429?

CVE-2012-3429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-3429?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-3429. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-3429?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-3429. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Bind Dyndb Ldap CVE-2012-3429

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2012-08-07 secalert@redhat.com

Denial Of Service Bind Dyndb Ldap

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 07, 2012 - 21:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The dns_to_ldap_dn_escape function in src/ldap_convert.c in bind-dyndb-ldap 1.1.0rc1 and earlier does not properly escape distinguished names (DN) for LDAP queries, which allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (named service hang) via a "$" character in a DN in a DNS query.

AnalysisAI

The dns_to_ldap_dn_escape function in src/ldap_convert.c in bind-dyndb-ldap 1.1.0rc1 and earlier does not properly escape distinguished names (DN) for LDAP queries, which allows remote DNS servers to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The dns_to_ldap_dn_escape function in src/ldap_convert.c in bind-dyndb-ldap 1.1.0rc1 and earlier does not properly escape distinguished names (DN) for LDAP queries, which allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (named service hang) via a "$" character in a DN in a DNS query. Affected products include: Martin Nagy Bind-Dyndb-Ldap.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.