CVE-2006-2076

CVE-2006-2076 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pdnsd 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

Memory leak in Paul Rombouts pdnsd before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a DNS query with an unsupported (1) QTYPE or (2) QCLASS, as demonstrated by the OUSPG PROTOS DNS test suite.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2076?
Memory leak in Paul Rombouts pdnsd before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a DNS query with an unsupported (1) QTYPE or (2) QCLASS, as demonstrated by the OUSPG PROTOS DNS test suite.
How severe is CVE-2006-2076?
CVE-2006-2076 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2076 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2076?
CVE-2006-2076 primarily affects Pdnsd. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2076?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2076 published?
CVE-2006-2076 was published on 2006-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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