How severe is CVE-2005-0034?

CVE-2005-0034 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0034 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0034?

CVE-2005-0034 affects Isc Bind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0034?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0034 published?

CVE-2005-0034 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0034

CVE-2005-0034 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Isc Bind
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An "incorrect assumption" in the authvalidated validator function in BIND 9.3.0, when DNSSEC is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (named server exit) via crafted DNS packets that cause an internal consistency test (self-check) to fail.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0034?: An "incorrect assumption" in the authvalidated validator function in BIND 9.3.0, when DNSSEC is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (named server exit) via crafted DNS packets that cause an internal consistency test (self-check) to fail.
How severe is CVE-2005-0034?: CVE-2005-0034 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0034 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0034?: CVE-2005-0034 affects Isc Bind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0034?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0034 published?: CVE-2005-0034 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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