Intrusion PreventionPowerDNS.Nameserver.Label.Decompression.DoS
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in PowerDNS.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a crafted DNS query. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system.
Affected Products
PowerDNS PowerDNS Recursor prior to 3.6.2
PowerDNS PowerDNS Recursor prior to 3.7.1
PowerDNS PowerDNS Authoritative Server prior to 3.3.1
PowerDNS PowerDNS Authoritative Server prior to 3.4.3
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://doc.powerdns.com/md/security/powerdns-advisory-2015-01
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| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 40770 |
| Created | Jun 24, 2015 |
| Updated | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-1868 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 4.54% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |