Vulnerability Description
An issue has been found in the DNSSEC parsing code of PowerDNS Recursor from 4.0.0 up to and including 4.0.6 leading to a memory leak when parsing specially crafted DNSSEC ECDSA keys. These keys are only parsed when validation is enabled by setting dnssec to a value other than off or process-no-validate (default).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Recursor | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101982Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://doc.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2017-07.MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101982Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://doc.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2017-07.MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15094?
CVE-2017-15094 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). An issue has been found in the DNSSEC parsing code of PowerDNS Recursor from 4.0.0 up to and including 4.0.6 leading to a memory leak when parsing specially crafted DNSSEC ECDSA keys. These keys are o...
How severe is CVE-2017-15094?
CVE-2017-15094 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15094?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Powerdns Recursor.