How severe is CVE-2010-3762?

CVE-2010-3762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-3762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3762?

CVE-2010-3762 affects Isc Bind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3762?

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

When was CVE-2010-3762 published?

CVE-2010-3762 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3762

CVE-2010-3762 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Isc Bind
Published: 2010-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ISC BIND before 9.7.2-P2, when DNSSEC validation is enabled, does not properly handle certain bad signatures if multiple trust anchors exist for a single zone, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a DNS query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3762?: ISC BIND before 9.7.2-P2, when DNSSEC validation is enabled, does not properly handle certain bad signatures if multiple trust anchors exist for a single zone, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a DNS query.
How severe is CVE-2010-3762?: CVE-2010-3762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3762?: CVE-2010-3762 affects Isc Bind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3762 published?: CVE-2010-3762 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:*:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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