CVE-2009-4009
pdns-recursor - potential code execution
EPSS 17.6%
Description
Buffer overflow in PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.
How to fix CVE-2009-4009
To remediate CVE-2009-4009, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/pdns-recursor—upgrade to 3.1.7.2-1 or later
- Debian/pdns-recursor—upgrade to 3.1.7-1+lenny1 or later
Is CVE-2009-4009 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 17.6%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 3.1.7.2-1
- from 0, < 3.1.7-1+lenny1