Vulnerability Description
PowerDNS before 2.9.18, when running with an LDAP backend, does not properly escape LDAP queries, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failure to answer ldap questions) and possibly conduct an LDAP injection attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Powerdns | 2.9.0 |
References
- http://doc.powerdns.com/changelog.html#CHANGELOG-2-9-18
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112155941310297&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014504
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14290
- http://doc.powerdns.com/changelog.html#CHANGELOG-2-9-18
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112155941310297&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014504
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14290
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2301?
CVE-2005-2301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). PowerDNS before 2.9.18, when running with an LDAP backend, does not properly escape LDAP queries, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failure to answer ldap questions) and poss...
How severe is CVE-2005-2301?
CVE-2005-2301 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2301?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Powerdns Powerdns.