CVE-2026-97821
Status: Undergoing AnalysisMedium (6.5)—
Out-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
CVSS
- Version: 3.1
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- Base score: 6.5
Exploitation probability (EPSS)
FIRST hasn't scored this CVE yet (usual for very recent or rejected CVEs).
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).
🎯 ATT&CK techniques
How this vulnerability is exploited and what the attacker gains, in MITRE ATT&CK terms.
- Exploitation
T1210Exploitation of Remote Serviceslateral movement90 % - Primary impact
T1005Data from Local Systemcollection60 %
Vector AV:N, PR:L y UI:N implica explotación en red con privilegios (T1210). El texto solo describe una lectura fuera de límites que divulga información; no menciona ejecución de comandos, así que se descarta T1059.
Inferred by our analysis agent from the official description, CVSS vector and CWE, and checked by a supervisor. May contain errors.
🛡️ ATT&CK mitigations that cover these techniques
CWEs
- CWE-125
References
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