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CVE-2016-5427 Detail

Description

PowerDNS (aka pdns) Authoritative Server before 3.4.10 does not properly handle a . (dot) inside labels, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (backend CPU consumption) via a crafted DNS query.


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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3664
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3664
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/09/3 Release Notes 
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/09/3 Release Notes 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92917
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92917
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036761
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036761
https://doc.powerdns.com/md/security/powerdns-advisory-2016-01/ Vendor Advisory 
https://doc.powerdns.com/md/security/powerdns-advisory-2016-01/ Vendor Advisory 
https://github.com/PowerDNS/pdns/commit/881b5b03a590198d03008e4200dd00cc537712f3
https://github.com/PowerDNS/pdns/commit/881b5b03a590198d03008e4200dd00cc537712f3

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-399 Resource Management Errors cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2016-5427
NVD Published Date:
09/21/2016
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.