CVE-2020-17482
First published: Fri Oct 02 2020(Updated: )
An issue has been found in PowerDNS Authoritative Server before 4.3.1 where an authorized user with the ability to insert crafted records into a zone might be able to leak the content of uninitialized memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PowerDNS Authoritative | <4.3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17482?
CVE-2020-17482 is an issue found in PowerDNS Authoritative Server before version 4.3.1, where an authorized user with the ability to insert crafted records into a zone might be able to leak the content of uninitialized memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-17482?
CVE-2020-17482 has a severity value of 4.3, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-17482?
PowerDNS Authoritative Server versions up to, but not including, 4.3.1 are affected by CVE-2020-17482.
How can I fix CVE-2020-17482?
To fix CVE-2020-17482, it is recommended to update PowerDNS Authoritative Server to version 4.3.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17482?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-17482 in the PowerDNS Advisory, GitHub repository, and Gentoo security advisory linked in the references section.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/event
- vendor/powerdns
- canonical/powerdns authoritative