CVE-2005-0038
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
The DNS implementation of PowerDNS 2.9.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a compressed DNS packet with a label length byte with an incorrect offset, which could trigger an infinite loop.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PowerDNS DNSDist | <=2.9.16 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.0_rc1 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.8 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.0 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.1 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.2 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.3a | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.4 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.5 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.6 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.7 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.8 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.10 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.11 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.12 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.13 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.14 | |
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =2.9.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0038?
CVE-2005-0038 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0038?
To fix CVE-2005-0038, upgrade PowerDNS to version 2.9.17 or later immediately.
Which versions of PowerDNS are affected by CVE-2005-0038?
PowerDNS versions 2.9.16 and earlier are affected by CVE-2005-0038.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-0038 exploit?
CVE-2005-0038 exploits a vulnerability in the DNS implementation that allows for denial of service via compressed DNS packets.
Can CVE-2005-0038 trigger an infinite loop in PowerDNS?
Yes, CVE-2005-0038 can trigger an infinite loop in the affected versions of PowerDNS, leading to a denial of service.
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- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.16
- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.0_rc1
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- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.3a
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- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.7
- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.8
- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.10
- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.11
- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.12
- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.13
- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.14
- version/powerdns dnsdist/2.9.15