CVE-2017-15094

Name: CVE-2017-15094
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-23T15:29:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15094 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue has been found in the DNSSEC parsing code of PowerDNS Recursor from 4.0.0 up to and including 4.0.6 leading to a memory leak when parsing specially crafted DNSSEC ECDSA keys. These keys are only parsed when validation is enabled by setting dnssec to a value other than off or process-no-validate (default).. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been found in the DNSSEC parsing code of PowerDNS Recursor from 4.0.0 up to and including 4.0.6 leading to a memory leak when parsing specially crafted DNSSEC ECDSA keys. These keys are only parsed when validation is enabled by setting dnssec to a value other than off or process-no-validate (default).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Powerdns	Recursor	>= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101982Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://doc.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2017-07.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101982Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://doc.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2017-07.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15094?

How severe is CVE-2017-15094?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15094 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15094?

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-2017-15094?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST