CVE-2014-7210

Description

pdns specific as packaged in Debian in version before 3.3.1-1 creates a too privileged MySQL user. It was discovered that the maintainer scripts of pdns-backend-mysql grant too wide database permissions for the pdns user. Other backends are not affected.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: Debian pdns
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2016/05/msg00046.html vendor advisory mailing list
https://salsa.debian.org/debian/pdns/-/commit/f0de6b3583039bb63344fbd5eb246939264d7b05 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7210?
CVE-2014-7210 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-7210?
To fix CVE-2014-7210, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-7210 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-7210 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2014-7210?
CVE-2014-7210 affects Debian pdns.
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