CVE-2017-15091
23.01.2018, 15:29
An issue has been found in the API component of PowerDNS Authoritative 4.x up to and including 4.0.4 and 3.x up to and including 3.4.11, where some operations that have an impact on the state of the server are still allowed even though the API has been configured as read-only via the api-readonly keyword. This missing check allows an attacker with valid API credentials to flush the cache, trigger a zone transfer or send a NOTIFY.Enginsight
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| powerdns | authoritative | 3.0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3.4.11 |
| powerdns | authoritative | 4.0.0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4.0.4 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Debian Releases
Ubuntu Releases
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Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-863 - Incorrect AuthorizationThe software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for StandardThe software does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique.