Vulnerability identifier: #VU17347
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
PowerDNS Recursor
Server applications /
DNS servers
Vendor: PowerDNS.COM B.V.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to Lua hooks are not properly applied to queries received over TCP in some specific combination of settings. A remote attacker can bypass security policies enforced using Lua.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.1.9.
Vulnerable software versions
PowerDNS Recursor: 4.1.4 - 4.1.8
External links
http://docs.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2019-01.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.