Vulnerability Description
PowerDNS before 2.9.21.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a CH HINFO query.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Powerdns | <= 2.9.21.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://doc.powerdns.com/powerdns-advisory-2008-03.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32979
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33264
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-19.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021304
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32627
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47076
- http://doc.powerdns.com/powerdns-advisory-2008-03.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32979
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33264
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-19.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021304
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32627
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5277?
CVE-2008-5277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). PowerDNS before 2.9.21.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a CH HINFO query.
How severe is CVE-2008-5277?
CVE-2008-5277 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5277?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Powerdns Powerdns.