Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in PowerDNS Recursor 3.1.3 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TCP DNS query that prevents Recursor from properly calculating the TCP DNS query length.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Recursor | <= 3.1.3 |
References
- http://doc.powerdns.com/powerdns-advisory-2006-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Nov/0007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22824PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22903
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22976
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1211
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21037Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4484
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30270
- http://doc.powerdns.com/powerdns-advisory-2006-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Nov/0007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22824PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22903
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22976
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1211
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4251?
CVE-2006-4251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in PowerDNS Recursor 3.1.3 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TCP DNS query that prevents Recursor from properly calculating the TCP DNS...
How severe is CVE-2006-4251?
CVE-2006-4251 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Powerdns Recursor.