Vulnerability Description
PowerDNS Recursor 3.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion and application crash) via a CNAME record with a zero TTL, which triggers an infinite loop.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Recursor | <= 3.1.3 |
References
- http://doc.powerdns.com/powerdns-advisory-2006-02.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Nov/0007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22824PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22976
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21037Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4484
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30257
- http://doc.powerdns.com/powerdns-advisory-2006-02.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Nov/0007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22824PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22976
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21037Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4484
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30257
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4252?
CVE-2006-4252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). PowerDNS Recursor 3.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion and application crash) via a CNAME record with a zero TTL, which triggers an infinite loop...
How severe is CVE-2006-4252?
CVE-2006-4252 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-2006-4252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Powerdns Recursor.