CRITICAL
CVE-2008-0122
CWE-189Published: January 16, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Off-by-one error in the inet_network function in libbind in ISC BIND 9.4.2 and earlier, as used in libc in FreeBSD 6.2 through 7.0-PRERELEASE, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted input that triggers memory corruption.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-0122 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (62)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28367Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28429Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28487Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28579Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29161Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29323Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30313Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30538Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30718Third Party Advisory
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http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:02.libc.ascPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-244.htmThird Party Advisory
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http://www.isc.org/index.pl?/sw/bind/bind-security.phpVendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/203611Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-0122
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 16, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-0122 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.