CVE-2018-10851
First published: Thu Nov 29 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 14 January 2025
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PowerDNS Authoritative | >=3.3<=4.1.4 | |
| PowerDNS Recursor | >=3.2<=4.1.4 | |
| debian/pdns | 4.4.1-1 4.7.3-2 4.9.3-1 | |
| debian/pdns-recursor | 4.4.2-3 4.8.8-1 5.1.3-1 | |
| >=3.3<=4.1.4 | ||
| >=3.2<=4.1.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10851
- https://doc.powerdns.com/authoritative/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2018-03.html
- https://doc.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2018-04.html
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-10851
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10851
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-10851
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-10851
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-10851
- https://downloads.powerdns.com/patches/2018-03/
- https://downloads.powerdns.com/patches/2018-04/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10851?
CVE-2018-10851 is a vulnerability in PowerDNS Authoritative Server and PowerDNS Recursor that can lead to a remote denial of service.
Which versions of PowerDNS Authoritative Server are affected by CVE-2018-10851?
PowerDNS Authoritative Server versions 3.3.0 up to 4.1.4 (excluding 4.1.5 and 4.0.6) are affected by CVE-2018-10851.
Which versions of PowerDNS Recursor are affected by CVE-2018-10851?
PowerDNS Recursor versions 3.2 up to 4.1.4 (excluding 4.1.5 and 4.0.9) are affected by CVE-2018-10851.
How severe is CVE-2018-10851?
CVE-2018-10851 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-10851?
To fix CVE-2018-10851, update your PowerDNS Authoritative Server and PowerDNS Recursor to versions 4.1.5 or 4.0.6 for the Authoritative Server, and versions 4.1.5 or 4.0.9 for the Recursor.
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