How severe is CVE-2005-0428?

CVE-2005-0428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0428?

CVE-2005-0428 primarily affects Powerdns. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0428?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0428 published?

CVE-2005-0428 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0428

CVE-2005-0428 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Powerdns
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DNSPacket::expand method in dnspacket.cc in PowerDNS before 2.9.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a random stream of bytes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0428?: The DNSPacket::expand method in dnspacket.cc in PowerDNS before 2.9.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a random stream of bytes.
How severe is CVE-2005-0428?: CVE-2005-0428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0428?: CVE-2005-0428 primarily affects Powerdns. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0428 published?: CVE-2005-0428 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:powerdns:2.0_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:powerdns:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:powerdns:2.9.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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