CVE-2017-15090

UnknownEPSS 0.62%

Last modified

CVE-2017-15090 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue has been found in the DNSSEC validation component of PowerDNS Recursor from 4.0.0 and up to and including 4.0.6, where the signatures might have been accepted as valid even if the signed data was not in bailiwick of the DNSKEY used to sign it. This allows an attacker in position of man-in-the-middle to alter the content of records by issuing a valid signature for the crafted records.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been found in the DNSSEC validation component of PowerDNS Recursor from 4.0.0 and up to and including 4.0.6, where the signatures might have been accepted as valid even if the signed data was not in bailiwick of the DNSKEY used to sign it. This allows an attacker in position of man-in-the-middle to alter the content of records by issuing a valid signature for the crafted records.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PowerdnsRecursor>= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15090?
An issue has been found in the DNSSEC validation component of PowerDNS Recursor from 4.0.0 and up to and including 4.0.6, where the signatures might have been accepted as valid even if the signed data was not in bailiwick of the DNSKEY used to sign it. This allows an attacker in position of man-in-the-middle to alter the content of records by issuing a valid signature for the crafted records.
How severe is CVE-2017-15090?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15090 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15090?
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