Vulnerability Description
An issue has been found in PowerDNS Authoritative Server before 4.3.1 where an authorized user with the ability to insert crafted records into a zone might be able to leak the content of uninitialized memory.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Authoritative | < 4.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://doc.powerdns.com/authoritative/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-202Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/PowerDNS/pdnsThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-18Third Party Advisory
- https://doc.powerdns.com/authoritative/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-202Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/PowerDNS/pdnsThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-18Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-17482?
CVE-2020-17482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An issue has been found in PowerDNS Authoritative Server before 4.3.1 where an authorized user with the ability to insert crafted records into a zone might be able to leak the content of uninitialized...
How severe is CVE-2020-17482?
CVE-2020-17482 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-2020-17482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Powerdns Authoritative.