CVE-2006-2069
First published: Thu Apr 27 2006(Updated: )
The recursor in PowerDNS before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via malformed EDNS0 packets.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PowerDNS DNSDist | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://doc.powerdns.com/changelog.html#CHANGELOG-RECURSOR-3-0-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19831
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17711
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-May/0004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20117
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1527
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2069?
CVE-2006-2069 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause an application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2069?
To mitigate CVE-2006-2069, upgrade PowerDNS to version 3.0.1 or later which includes the necessary security fixes.
Which versions of PowerDNS are affected by CVE-2006-2069?
PowerDNS versions prior to 3.0.1 are affected by CVE-2006-2069.
What types of attacks does CVE-2006-2069 enable?
CVE-2006-2069 allows remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks using malformed EDNS0 packets.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-2069?
The best course of action for CVE-2006-2069 is to apply the available upgrade to a patched version rather than relying on a workaround.
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