Описание
A multi-vendor cache poisoning vulnerability named 'Rebirthday Attack' has been discovered in caching resolvers that support EDNS Client Subnet (ECS). Unbound is also vulnerable when compiled with ECS support, i.e., '--enable-subnet', AND configured to send ECS information along with queries to upstream name servers, i.e., at least one of the 'send-client-subnet', 'client-subnet-zone' or 'client-subnet-always-forward' options is used. Resolvers supporting ECS need to segregate outgoing queries to accommodate for different outgoing ECS information. This re-opens up resolvers to a birthday paradox attack (Rebirthday Attack) that tries to match the DNS transaction ID in order to cache non-ECS poisonous replies.
A cache poisoning flaw was found in Unbound. Resolvers supporting EDNS Client Subnet (ECS) must segregate outgoing queries to accommodate different outgoing ECS information. This issue reopens resolvers to a birthday paradox attack, known as the Rebirthday Attack, which attempts to match the DNS transaction ID with cache non-ECS poisoned replies.
Отчет
This vulnerability is considered Important rather than Moderate because it directly compromises the integrity of DNS caching mechanisms in resolvers supporting EDNS Client Subnet (ECS). The flaw allows an attacker to exploit the birthday paradox by generating a high volume of concurrent queries with different ECS values, thereby increasing the chance of a transaction ID collision with a spoofed response. If the resolver fails to properly segregate cache entries by ECS scope, it may accept and cache a malicious non-ECS response, effectively leading to DNS cache poisoning. Unlike typical poisoning attempts that require precise timing or privileged network positions, this attack can be carried out remotely with a high success rate, especially in resolvers that do not correctly isolate ECS queries.
Меры по смягчению последствий
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | unbound | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | unbound | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 | rhcos | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | unbound | Fixed | RHSA-2025:12064 | 29.07.2025 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | unbound | Fixed | RHSA-2025:11884 | 28.07.2025 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support | unbound | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13576 | 11.08.2025 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | unbound | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13575 | 11.08.2025 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On | unbound | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13575 | 11.08.2025 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | unbound | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13577 | 11.08.2025 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Service | unbound | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13577 | 11.08.2025 |
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Статус:
7.5 High
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
A multi-vendor cache poisoning vulnerability named 'Rebirthday Attack' has been discovered in caching resolvers that support EDNS Client Subnet (ECS). Unbound is also vulnerable when compiled with ECS support, i.e., '--enable-subnet', AND configured to send ECS information along with queries to upstream name servers, i.e., at least one of the 'send-client-subnet', 'client-subnet-zone' or 'client-subnet-always-forward' options is used. Resolvers supporting ECS need to segregate outgoing queries to accommodate for different outgoing ECS information. This re-opens up resolvers to a birthday paradox attack (Rebirthday Attack) that tries to match the DNS transaction ID in order to cache non-ECS poisonous replies.
A multi-vendor cache poisoning vulnerability named 'Rebirthday Attack' has been discovered in caching resolvers that support EDNS Client Subnet (ECS). Unbound is also vulnerable when compiled with ECS support, i.e., '--enable-subnet', AND configured to send ECS information along with queries to upstream name servers, i.e., at least one of the 'send-client-subnet', 'client-subnet-zone' or 'client-subnet-always-forward' options is used. Resolvers supporting ECS need to segregate outgoing queries to accommodate for different outgoing ECS information. This re-opens up resolvers to a birthday paradox attack (Rebirthday Attack) that tries to match the DNS transaction ID in order to cache non-ECS poisonous replies.
A multi-vendor cache poisoning vulnerability named 'Rebirthday Attack' ...
7.5 High
CVSS3