Description
The p_exec_query function in src/dns_query.c in pdnsd before 1.2.7-par allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long DNS reply with many entries in the answer section, related to a "dangling pointer bug."
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.phys.uu.nl/~rombouts/pdnsd.html
- http://www.phys.uu.nl/~rombouts/pdnsd/ChangeLog
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2582
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45594
- http://www.phys.uu.nl/~rombouts/pdnsd.html
- http://www.phys.uu.nl/~rombouts/pdnsd/ChangeLog
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2582
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45594
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 24, 2008
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified