CVE-2020-19860

ldns: heap overread vulnerability via zone file

Published Jan 21, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
When ldns version 1.7.1 verifies a zone file, the ldns_rr_new_frm_str_internal function has a heap out of bounds read vulnerability. An attacker can leak information on the heap by constructing a zone file payload.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2910-1 ldns security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-11756 When ldns version 1.7.1 verifies a zone file, the ldns_rr_new_frm_str_internal function has a heap out of bounds read vulnerability. An attacker can leak information on the heap by constructing a zone file payload.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5257-1 ldns vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5257-2 ldns vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.0014}

epss

{'score': 0.00102}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 2:15 PM
Reserved
Aug 13, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 21, 2022, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:59 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 21, 2022, 12:00 AM