CVE-2017-15133

CVE-2017-15133 is a high-severity vulnerability in Miekg-dns Prject Miekg-dns with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Description

A denial of service flaw was found in miekg-dns before 1.0.4. A remote attacker could use carefully timed TCP packets to block the DNS server from accepting new connections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15133?
A denial of service flaw was found in miekg-dns before 1.0.4. A remote attacker could use carefully timed TCP packets to block the DNS server from accepting new connections.
How severe is CVE-2017-15133?
CVE-2017-15133 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15133 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15133?
CVE-2017-15133 affects Miekg-dns Prject Miekg-dns. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15133?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-15133 published?
CVE-2017-15133 was published on 2018-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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