LOW
CVE-2017-3140
CWE-400Published: January 16, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
If named is configured to use Response Policy Zones (RPZ) an error processing some rule types can lead to a condition where BIND will endlessly loop while handling a query. Affects BIND 9.9.10, 9.10.5, 9.11.0->9.11.1, 9.9.10-S1, 9.10.5-S1.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-3140 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
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
All References (12)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99088Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038692Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://kb.isc.org/docs/aa-01495Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-01Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180926-0001/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99088Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038692Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://kb.isc.org/docs/aa-01495Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-01Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180926-0001/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-3140
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-400
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 16, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-400)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-3140 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.