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CVE-2019-25040

unbound: infinite loop via a compressed name in dname_pkt_copy

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · December 11, 2019

Updated · November 22, 2025

Description

A flaw was found in unbound. An infinite loop in dname_pkt_copy function could be triggered by a remote attacker. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to service availability.

Statement

There is no available reproducer or proof of concept for this issue, nor it was ever proven the infinite loop can be triggered 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 · 7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-835 · Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')