CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2005-0428

First published: Tue Feb 15 2005(Updated: )

The DNSPacket::expand method in dnspacket.cc in PowerDNS before 2.9.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a random stream of bytes.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PowerDNS DNSDist=2.0_rc1
PowerDNS DNSDist=2.8
PowerDNS DNSDist=2.9.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0428?

    CVE-2005-0428 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can impact system availability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0428?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-0428, upgrade PowerDNS to version 2.9.17 or later.

  • Which versions of PowerDNS are affected by CVE-2005-0428?

    CVE-2005-0428 affects PowerDNS versions 2.0_rc1, 2.8, and 2.9.15.

  • Can CVE-2005-0428 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0428 can be exploited remotely by sending a random stream of bytes to the affected service.

  • What component of PowerDNS is vulnerable in CVE-2005-0428?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2005-0428 exists in the DNSPacket::expand method of dnspacket.cc.

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