CVE-2005-2301

CVE-2005-2301 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2301?
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.
How severe is CVE-2005-2301?
CVE-2005-2301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2301 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-2005-2301?
CVE-2005-2301 primarily affects Powerdns. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2301?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2301 published?
CVE-2005-2301 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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