CVE-2018-14626
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.72%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14626 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. PowerDNS Authoritative Server 4.1.0 up to 4.1.4 inclusive and PowerDNS Recursor 4.0.0 up to 4.1.4 inclusive are vulnerable to a packet cache pollution via crafted query that can lead to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PowerDNS Authoritative Server 4.1.0 up to 4.1.4 inclusive and PowerDNS Recursor 4.0.0 up to 4.1.4 inclusive are vulnerable to a packet cache pollution via crafted query that can lead to denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Authoritative | >= 4.1.0, <= 4.1.4 |
| Powerdns | Recursor | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.1.4 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14626Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14626Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14626?
PowerDNS Authoritative Server 4.1.0 up to 4.1.4 inclusive and PowerDNS Recursor 4.0.0 up to 4.1.4 inclusive are vulnerable to a packet cache pollution via crafted query that can lead to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-14626?
CVE-2018-14626 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14626?
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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