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An attacker can send a web request that causes unlimited memory allocation in the internal web server, leading to a denial of service. The internal web server is disabled by default.
AnalysisAI
Unlimited memory allocation in PowerDNS internal web server allows remote denial of service via crafted web requests. The vulnerability affects multiple PowerDNS products (dnsdist, Authoritative, and Recursor) across multiple versions, though the internal web server is disabled by default, significantly limiting real-world exposure. CVSS 5.3 reflects low attack complexity and no authentication requirements, but the default-disabled state and requirement to enable the internal web server substantially reduce practical risk.
Technical ContextAI
PowerDNS comprises three main components, each with an optional internal web server for management and monitoring: dnsdist (DNS load balancer), Authoritative (authoritative DNS server), and Recursor (recursive DNS resolver). The vulnerability exists in the memory allocation logic of these internal web servers when processing HTTP requests. CWE classification is not provided, but the unbounded memory allocation pattern is consistent with CWE-770 (Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling). The attack vector is network-based and requires no privileges or user interaction, indicating the web server accepts unauthenticated connections when enabled.
RemediationAI
Upgrade to patched versions immediately: dnsdist 1.9.13 or later, 2.0.4 or later; PowerDNS Authoritative 4.9.14 or later, 5.0.4 or later; PowerDNS Recursor 5.2.9 or later, 5.3.6 or later, 5.4.1 or later. If immediate upgrade is not possible, disable the internal web server by removing or commenting out the webserver configuration directive (typically 'webserver=yes' or similar) in the PowerDNS configuration file and restarting the service. This eliminates the attack surface entirely and is the strongest compensating control if the internal web server is not required for operations. If the web server must remain enabled for management purposes, restrict network access to it using firewall rules or bind it to localhost or a protected management network interface only, preventing untrusted networks from reaching it. Consult the specific PowerDNS product documentation (Authoritative, Recursor, or dnsdist) for exact configuration syntax.
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SUSE
Severity: Medium| Product | Status |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP7 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP7 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.1 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP7 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.1 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4-LTSS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-LTSS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP4 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP6 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4-LTSS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5-LTSS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6-LTSS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP6 | Fixed |
| SUSE Manager Proxy 4.3 | Fixed |
| SUSE Manager Proxy LTS 4.3 | Fixed |
| SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server 4.3 | Fixed |
| SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server LTS 4.3 | Fixed |
| SUSE Manager Server 4.3 | Fixed |
| SUSE Manager Server LTS 4.3 | Fixed |
| SUSE CaaS Platform 4.0 | Fixed |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7.1 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP4 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP6 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4-ESPOS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-ESPOS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP6 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP4 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1-LTSS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2-LTSS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3-LTSS | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP1 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP2 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP4 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP5 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Leap 15.5 | Fixed |
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EUVD-2026-24720
GHSA-p687-4q66-wh3p