PowerDNS
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cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:pdns:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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PowerDNS Denial-of-Service Vulnerability via DNS Update Request Forwarding
Vulnerability
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in PowerDNS secondary servers. When these servers forward DNS update requests to a rogue primary server, it can lead to file descriptor exhaustion, causing service disruption.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in file descriptor exhaustion, causing a denial-of-service condition on the PowerDNS secondary server.
Added: Apr 22, 2026, 2:24 PM
Updated: Apr 22, 2026, 2:24 PM
Vulnerability Rating
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spread
6.4impact
2.5exploitability
7.6remediation
0.0relevance
6.5threat
0.0urgency
2.9incentive
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