CVE-2024-25590
CVE-2024-25590 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22918
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An attacker can publish a zone containing specific Resource Record Sets. Repeatedly processing and caching results for these sets can lead to a denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-25590?
- An attacker can publish a zone containing specific Resource Record Sets. Repeatedly processing and caching results for these sets can lead to a denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2024-25590?
- CVE-2024-25590 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-25590 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-25590?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-25590 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-25590 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22918.
- When was CVE-2024-25590 published?
- CVE-2024-25590 was published on 2024-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://docs.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2024-04.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/03/3
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