HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-3136
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-3136

CWE-617Published: January 16, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A query with a specific set of characteristics could cause a server using DNS64 to encounter an assertion failure and terminate. An attacker could deliberately construct a query, enabling denial-of-service against a server if it was configured to use the DNS64 feature and other preconditions were met. Affects BIND 9.8.0 -> 9.8.8-P1, 9.9.0 -> 9.9.9-P6, 9.9.10b1->9.9.10rc1, 9.10.0 -> 9.10.4-P6, 9.10.5b1->9.10.5rc1, 9.11.0 -> 9.11.0-P3, 9.11.1b1->9.11.1rc1, 9.9.3-S1 -> 9.9.9-S8.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-3136 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
isc1 product(s)
bind
netapp3 product(s)
data ontap edgeelement softwareoncommand balance
Red Hat6 product(s)
enterprise linux desktopenterprise linux serverenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server eusenterprise linux server tusenterprise linux workstation
Source: NVD CPE · 28 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97653
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038259
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1095
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1105
ADVISORYhttps://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03747en_us
ADVISORYhttps://kb.isc.org/docs/aa-01465
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-01
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180802-0002/
ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3854
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97653
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038259
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1095
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1105
ADVISORYhttps://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03747en_us
ADVISORYhttps://kb.isc.org/docs/aa-01465
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-01
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180802-0002/
ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3854

All References (22)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00041.html
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00044.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97653Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038259Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1095Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1105Third Party Advisory
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https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03747en_usThird Party Advisory
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https://kb.isc.org/docs/aa-01465Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-01Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180802-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3854Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00041.html
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00044.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97653Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038259Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-3136
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-617
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 16, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-3136 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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