Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old PowerDNS Recursor flaw that could let a remote attacker spoof DNS data using crafted zones. In business terms, affected resolvers could return false answers, potentially sending users or systems to unintended destinations. The source bundle points to upgrading to PowerDNS Recursor 3.1.7.2. Exposure is limited to organizations running PowerDNS Recursor versions before 3.1.7.2, including distribution packages that had not received the January 2010 updates. Internet-facing or widely used recursive resolvers would carry higher operational impact. Treat this as high priority if any affected resolver remains in use. DNS spoofing can undermine trust in internal and external traffic routing, but the issue is historical and remediation appears straightforward: verify versions and upgrade where needed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PowerDNS Recursor to 3.1.7.2 or a later fixed release.; Apply relevant vendor or distribution packages, including Fedora updates where applicable.; Check the PowerDNS advisory for environment-specific guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- FEDORA-2010-0209CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=552285CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- FEDORA-2010-0228CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- powerdns-zones-spoofing(55439)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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