CVE-2005-0038

CVE-2005-0038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Powerdns with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The DNS implementation of PowerDNS 2.9.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a compressed DNS packet with a label length byte with an incorrect offset, which could trigger an infinite loop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0038?
The DNS implementation of PowerDNS 2.9.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a compressed DNS packet with a label length byte with an incorrect offset, which could trigger an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2005-0038?
CVE-2005-0038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0038 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0038?
CVE-2005-0038 primarily affects Powerdns. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0038?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0038 published?
CVE-2005-0038 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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