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."
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 3
- BIND 9.x - Remote DNS Cache Poisoning EDB-6130 · remote · Jul 25, 2008 · verified
- BIND 9.x - Remote DNS Cache Poisoning EDB-6123 · remote · Jul 24, 2008 · verified
- BIND 9.4.1 < 9.4.2 - Remote DNS Cache Poisoning (Metasploit) EDB-6122 · remote · Jul 23, 2008 · verified
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