CVE-2015-5986: apple mac_os_x_server Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.1v2.0HighModified
Published 05-09-2015Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-5986 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apple mac_os_x_server. EPSS estimates a 26.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
26.07%
0%100%
High · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 2 · Related 1Timeline
- 05-09-2015PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
openpgpkey_61.c in named in ISC BIND 9.9.7 before 9.9.7-P3 and 9.10.x before 9.10.2-P4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted DNS response.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
26.07%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 26.07% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score26.07%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apple1 product
- mac_os_x_server5.0.15
Isc1 product
- bind≤ 9.9.7 | ≤ 9.10.2
2 vendors · 2 products
References
14 links- kb.isc.org/article/AA-01438X Refsource CONFIRM
- lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/165810.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource FEDORA
- support.apple.com/HT205376X Refsource CONFIRM
- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10134X Refsource CONFIRM
- kb.isc.org/article/AA-01307X Refsource CONFIRM
Show all 14 references
- kb.isc.org/article/AA-01305X Refsource CONFIRM
- kb.isc.org/article/AA-01306X Refsource CONFIRM
- lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/167465.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource FEDORA
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190730-0001/X Refsource CONFIRM