CVE-2015-5230

Description

The DNS packet parsing/generation code in PowerDNS (aka pdns) Authoritative Server 3.4.x before 3.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted query packets.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory powerdns.com
Affected: PowerDNS PowerDNS Authoritative Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://doc.powerdns.com/md/security/powerdns-advisory-2015-02/ vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3347 third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033475 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5230?
CVE-2015-5230 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5230?
To fix CVE-2015-5230, 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-2015-5230 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-5230 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-2015-5230?
CVE-2015-5230 affects PowerDNS PowerDNS Authoritative Server.
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