CVE-2020-24697
First published: Fri Oct 02 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in PowerDNS Authoritative through 4.3.0 when --enable-experimental-gss-tsig is used. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can cause a denial of service by sending crafted queries with a GSS-TSIG signature.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PowerDNS Authoritative | <=4.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24697?
CVE-2020-24697 is a vulnerability discovered in PowerDNS Authoritative through version 4.3.0 when the --enable-experimental-gss-tsig option is used.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24697?
CVE-2020-24697 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2020-24697 impact PowerDNS?
CVE-2020-24697 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service by sending crafted queries with a GSS-TSIG signature.
Which version of PowerDNS Authoritative is affected by CVE-2020-24697?
PowerDNS Authoritative versions up to and including 4.3.0 are affected by CVE-2020-24697.
How can I fix CVE-2020-24697?
To fix CVE-2020-24697, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of PowerDNS Authoritative that is not vulnerable.
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