CVE-2015-5311

Name: CVE-2015-5311
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-11-17T15:59:07.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 67.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5311 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PowerDNS (aka pdns) Authoritative Server 3.4.4 before 3.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and server crash) via crafted query packets.. EPSS estimates a 67.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PowerDNS (aka pdns) Authoritative Server 3.4.4 before 3.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and server crash) via crafted query packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

67.46%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Powerdns	Authoritative	3.4.4
Powerdns	Authoritative	3.4.5
Powerdns	Authoritative	3.4.6

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5311?

PowerDNS (aka pdns) Authoritative Server 3.4.4 before 3.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and server crash) via crafted query packets.

How severe is CVE-2015-5311?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5311 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 67.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5311?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-5311?

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Source: NVD / NIST