CVE-2015-5230

moderate-risk

Published 2020-01-15

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.

Do I need to act?

0.29% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 7.5/10 High

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (3)

Authoritative

Debian Linux

Affected Vendors

Debian Powerdns

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3347

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033475

Vendor Advisory https://doc.powerdns.com/md/security/powerdns-advisory-2015-02/

Third Party Advisory http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3347

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033475

Vendor Advisory https://doc.powerdns.com/md/security/powerdns-advisory-2015-02/

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moderate-risk

Severity 26/34 · High

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 9/34 · Low