CVE-2020-17482
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 2.56%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17482 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been found in PowerDNS Authoritative Server before 4.3.1 where an authorized user with the ability to insert crafted records into a zone might be able to leak the content of uninitialized memory.. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been found in PowerDNS Authoritative Server before 4.3.1 where an authorized user with the ability to insert crafted records into a zone might be able to leak the content of uninitialized memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Authoritative | < 4.3.1 |
References
- https://github.com/PowerDNS/pdnsThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-18Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/PowerDNS/pdnsThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-18Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17482?
An issue has been found in PowerDNS Authoritative Server before 4.3.1 where an authorized user with the ability to insert crafted records into a zone might be able to leak the content of uninitialized memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-17482?
CVE-2020-17482 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17482?
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-2020-17482?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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