CVE-2019-10162

Name: CVE-2019-10162
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-30T23:15:12.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-10162 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in PowerDNS Authoritative Server before versions 4.1.10, 4.0.8 allowing an authorized user to cause the server to exit by inserting a crafted record in a MASTER type zone under their control. The issue is due to the fact that the Authoritative Server will exit when it runs into a parsing error while looking up the NS/A/AAAA records it is about to use for an outgoing notify.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in PowerDNS Authoritative Server before versions 4.1.10, 4.0.8 allowing an authorized user to cause the server to exit by inserting a crafted record in a MASTER type zone under their control. The issue is due to the fact that the Authoritative Server will exit when it runs into a parsing error while looking up the NS/A/AAAA records it is about to use for an outgoing notify.

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

1.69%

74.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Powerdns	Authoritative	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.8
Powerdns	Authoritative	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.10
Powerdns	Authoritative	4.0.0
Opensuse	Leap	15.0
Opensuse	Leap	15.1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00054.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.powerdns.com/2019/06/21/powerdns-authoritative-server-4-0-8-and-4-1-10-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10162Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://doc.powerdns.com/authoritative/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2019-04.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00054.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.powerdns.com/2019/06/21/powerdns-authoritative-server-4-0-8-and-4-1-10-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10162Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://doc.powerdns.com/authoritative/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2019-04.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10162?

How severe is CVE-2019-10162?

CVE-2019-10162 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10162?

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