CVE-2012-1570 describes a vulnerability in the MaraDNS resolver (versions before 1.3.0.7.15 and 1.4.x before 1.4.12) where it incorrectly overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records. This flaw, triggered during A record query responses, enables remote attackers to execute a "ghost domain names" attack, leading to the continued resolvability of revoked domain names. With a CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity), this vulnerability has a network attack vector and medium attack complexity, resulting in a potential impact of partial integrity compromise without affecting confidentiality or availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage regarding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.3.07.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:maradns:maradns:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 1.4.0, < 1.4.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:maradns:maradns:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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