CVE-2005-2301: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2301: PowerDNS before 2.9.18, when running with an LDAP backend, does not properly escape LDAP queries, which all...

PowerDNS before 2.9.18, when running with an LDAP backend, does not properly escape LDAP queries, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failure to answer ldap questions) and possibly conduct an LDAP injection attack.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This affects PowerDNS before 2.9.18 only when configured with an LDAP backend. Improper LDAP query escaping could let a remote attacker disrupt DNS answering for LDAP-backed records, and the sources say LDAP injection may be possible. The available bundle does not include CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy PowerDNS deployments older than 2.9.18 that use the LDAP backend. Organizations using other backends, newer supported PowerDNS versions, or vendor-patched distribution packages are not shown as affected by the provided sources. Prioritize remediation if any business-critical DNS service still runs PowerDNS before 2.9.18 with LDAP. The issue is old and narrowly scoped, but DNS availability impact can be operationally significant. If no LDAP-backed PowerDNS exists, the priority is low after inventory confirmation. Mitigation focus: Identify any PowerDNS servers using the LDAP backend.; Upgrade affected PowerDNS installations to 2.9.18 or a vendor-fixed supported package.; Review SUSE or distribution-specific advisories for packaged fixes..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 19, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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