pdnsd 'src/dns_query.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:31195

Info

pdnsd 'src/dns_query.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31195
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2008-4194
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 04 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 12 2009 05:12PM
Credit: pdnsd
Vulnerable: pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.6 -par
pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.4 -par
pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.3 -par
pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.2 -par
pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.1 -par
pdnsd pdnsd 1.2-par
Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable: pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.7 -par

Discussion

pdnsd 'src/dns_query.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

The 'pdnsd' program is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to crash the application, denying service to legitimate users.

This issue affects versions prior to pdnsd 1.2.7-par.

Exploit / POC

pdnsd 'src/dns_query.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, attackers can use readily available packet generators.

Solution / Fix

pdnsd 'src/dns_query.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an update. Please see the references for more information.


pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.1 -par

pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.2 -par

pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.3 -par

pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.4 -par

pdnsd pdnsd 1.2.6 -par

References

pdnsd 'src/dns_query.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

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