CVE-2021-36754

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 64.86%

Last modified

CVE-2021-36754 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. PowerDNS Authoritative Server 4.5.0 before 4.5.1 allows anybody to crash the process by sending a specific query (QTYPE 65535) that causes an out-of-bounds exception.. EPSS estimates a 64.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PowerDNS Authoritative Server 4.5.0 before 4.5.1 allows anybody to crash the process by sending a specific query (QTYPE 65535) that causes an out-of-bounds exception.

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
64.86%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PowerdnsAuthoritative Server>= 4.5.0, < 4.5.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36754?
PowerDNS Authoritative Server 4.5.0 before 4.5.1 allows anybody to crash the process by sending a specific query (QTYPE 65535) that causes an out-of-bounds exception.
How severe is CVE-2021-36754?
CVE-2021-36754 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 64.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36754?
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