MEDIUM
CVE-1999-0011
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 8, 1998· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Denial of Service vulnerabilities in BIND 4.9 and BIND 8 Releases via CNAME record and zone transfer.
Technical Analysis
CVE-1999-0011 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-1999-0011
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected8 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 8, 1998
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-1999-0011 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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