CVE-2012-1033

CVE-2012-1033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The resolver in ISC BIND 9 through 9.8.1-P1 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1033?
The resolver in ISC BIND 9 through 9.8.1-P1 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-1033?
CVE-2012-1033 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1033 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1033?
CVE-2012-1033 primarily affects Isc Bind. In total, 72 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1033?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1033 published?
CVE-2012-1033 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (72)

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