CVE-2008-0122

CVE-2008-0122 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-189
• Affected product: Isc Bind
• Published: 2008-01-16
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Off-by-one error in the inet_network function in libbind in ISC BIND 9.4.2 and earlier, as used in libc in FreeBSD 6.2 through 7.0-PRERELEASE, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted input that triggers memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0122?

Off-by-one error in the inet_network function in libbind in ISC BIND 9.4.2 and earlier, as used in libc in FreeBSD 6.2 through 7.0-PRERELEASE, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted input that triggers memory corruption.

How severe is CVE-2008-0122?

CVE-2008-0122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0122 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0122?

CVE-2008-0122 affects Isc Bind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0122?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0122 published?

CVE-2008-0122 was published on 2008-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00004.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28367
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28429
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28487
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28579
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29161
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29323
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30313
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30538
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30718
• http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:02.libc.asc
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-238493-1
• http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-244.htm
• http://www.isc.org/index.pl?/sw/bind/bind-security.php
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/203611
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0300.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487000/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27283
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019189
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0193
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0703
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1743/references
• http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/ijhifoeblist?mode=7&heading=AIX61&path=/200802/SECURITY/20080227/datafile123640&label=AIX%20libc%20inet_network%20buffer%20overflow
• http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4167
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=429149
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39670
• https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04952488
• https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2169
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10190
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-January/msg00781.html

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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