CVE-2009-4009
pdns-recursor - potential code execution
EPSS 0.04%
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?
Low — EPSS is 0.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 3.1.7.2-1
- from 0, < 3.1.7-1+lenny1