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PowerDNS Security Advisory 2015-03: Packet parsing bug can lead to crashes
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
A bug was found using afl-fuzz in our packet parsing code. This bug, when exploited, causes an assertion error and consequent termination of the the pdns_server process, causing a Denial of Service. When the PowerDNS Authoritative Server is run inside the guardian (--guardian), or inside a supervisor like supervisord or systemd, it will be automatically restarted, limiting the impact to a somewhat degraded service.
Affected Software
Affected Software
PowerDNS Authoritative Server 3.4.4 up to and including 3.4.6 are affected.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Update PowerDNS Authoritative Server to version 3.4.7.