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CVE-2009-4009

UnknownEPSS 17.57%

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CVE-2009-4009 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.. EPSS estimates a 17.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
17.57%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PowerdnsRecursor<= 3.1.7.2
PowerdnsRecursor2.0_rc1
PowerdnsRecursor2.8
PowerdnsRecursor2.9.15
PowerdnsRecursor2.9.16
PowerdnsRecursor2.9.17
PowerdnsRecursor2.9.18
PowerdnsRecursor3.0
PowerdnsRecursor3.0.1
PowerdnsRecursor3.1
PowerdnsRecursor3.1.1
PowerdnsRecursor3.1.2
PowerdnsRecursor3.1.3
PowerdnsRecursor3.1.4
PowerdnsRecursor3.1.5
PowerdnsRecursor3.1.6
PowerdnsRecursor3.1.7
PowerdnsRecursor3.1.7.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4009?
Buffer overflow in PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2009-4009?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4009 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4009?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST