CVE-2019-25035
unbound: out-of-bounds write in sldns_bget_token_par
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · December 11, 2019
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in unbound. An out-of-bounds write in the sldns_bget_token_par function may be abused by a remote attacker. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as service availability.
Statement
There is no available reproducer or proof of concept for this issue, nor it was ever proven the out-of-bounds write can happen in practice. Indeed in the original report this issue was considered one that might not be triggered and for this reason its Impact is Moderate. Upstream has also disputed this CVE.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 9.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write