https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q1/129: Unbound: disclosure of CVE-2023-50387 and CVE-2023-50868 DNSSEC validation vulnerabilities

Published Feb 13, 2024
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Updated

Affected Software

2 affected components
PowerDNS PowerDNS
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50387?

CVE-2023-50387 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting DNSSEC validation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50387?

To fix CVE-2023-50387, update your PowerDNS or Dnsmasq installations to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2023-50387 have on DNSSEC?

CVE-2023-50387 allows for potential disclosure of sensitive information due to flawed DNSSEC validation.

4

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-50387?

While the best practice is to update your software, temporarily disabling DNSSEC validation may serve as a workaround until a patch is applied.

5

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-50868?

CVE-2023-50868 affects both PowerDNS and Dnsmasq implementations that utilize DNSSEC.

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