PowerDNS.Authoritative.Server.Long.qname.DoS

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in PowerDNS.
The vulnerability is due to a validation error when the vulnerable software handles a DNS query. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

PowerDNS PowerDNS Authoritative Server 3.x prior to 3.4.10

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://doc.powerdns.com/md/security/powerdns-advisory-2016-01/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)