CVE-2017-1000232
CVE-2017-1000232 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nlnetlabs Ldns with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-415.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-415
- Affected product: Nlnetlabs Ldns
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A double-free vulnerability in str2host.c in ldns 1.7.0 have unspecified impact and attack vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000232?
- A double-free vulnerability in str2host.c in ldns 1.7.0 have unspecified impact and attack vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000232?
- CVE-2017-1000232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-1000232 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000232?
- CVE-2017-1000232 affects Nlnetlabs Ldns. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000232?
- 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-2017-1000232 published?
- CVE-2017-1000232 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00000.html
- https://www.nlnetlabs.nl/bugs-script/show_bug.cgi?id=1257
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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