Vulnerability Description
An issue has been found in the API component of PowerDNS Authoritative 4.x up to and including 4.0.4 and 3.x up to and including 3.4.11, where some operations that have an impact on the state of the server are still allowed even though the API has been configured as read-only via the api-readonly keyword. This missing check allows an attacker with valid API credentials to flush the cache, trigger a zone transfer or send a NOTIFY.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Authoritative | >= 3.0, <= 3.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101982Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://doc.powerdns.com/authoritative/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-201PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101982Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://doc.powerdns.com/authoritative/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-201PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15091?
CVE-2017-15091 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). An issue has been found in the API component of PowerDNS Authoritative 4.x up to and including 4.0.4 and 3.x up to and including 3.4.11, where some operations that have an impact on the state of the s...
How severe is CVE-2017-15091?
CVE-2017-15091 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Powerdns Authoritative.