CVE-2015-5230

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 9.02%

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CVE-2015-5230 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 9.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
9.02%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PowerdnsAuthoritative>= 3.4.0, < 3.4.6
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5230?
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.
How severe is CVE-2015-5230?
CVE-2015-5230 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5230?
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