CVE-2006-4252
First published: Tue Nov 14 2006(Updated: )
PowerDNS Recursor 3.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion and application crash) via a CNAME record with a zero TTL, which triggers an infinite loop.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PowerDNS | =3.1 | |
| PowerDNS | =2.9.18 | |
| PowerDNS | =2.0_rc1 | |
| PowerDNS | =3.1.2 | |
| PowerDNS | =3.0 | |
| PowerDNS | <=3.1.3 | |
| PowerDNS | =2.9.15 | |
| PowerDNS | =3.1.1 | |
| PowerDNS | =3.0.1 | |
| PowerDNS | =2.9.17 | |
| PowerDNS | =2.8 | |
| PowerDNS | =2.9.16 |
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Reference Links
- http://doc.powerdns.com/powerdns-advisory-2006-02.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21037
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22824
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Nov/0007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22976
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4484
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30257
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4252?
CVE-2006-4252 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4252?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4252, update PowerDNS Recursor to version 3.1.4 or later.
What types of attacks does CVE-2006-4252 allow?
CVE-2006-4252 allows remote attackers to exploit a CNAME record with a zero TTL, causing resource exhaustion and application crashes.
Which versions of PowerDNS are affected by CVE-2006-4252?
CVE-2006-4252 affects PowerDNS Recursor versions up to and including 3.1.3 and several earlier versions.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-4252?
Exploiting CVE-2006-4252 can result in an infinite loop leading to application crashes and denial of service.
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