How severe is CVE-2022-3080?

CVE-2022-3080 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-2022-3080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3080?

CVE-2022-3080 primarily affects Isc Bind. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3080?

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-2022-3080 published?

CVE-2022-3080 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3080

CVE-2022-3080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Isc Bind
Published: 2022-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

By sending specific queries to the resolver, an attacker can cause named to crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3080?: By sending specific queries to the resolver, an attacker can cause named to crash.
How severe is CVE-2022-3080?: CVE-2022-3080 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-2022-3080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3080?: CVE-2022-3080 primarily affects Isc Bind. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3080?: 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-2022-3080 published?: CVE-2022-3080 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.14:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.21:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:9.16.32:s1:*:*:supported_preview:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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