SB2019012108 - Security restrictions bypass in pdns-recursor (Alpine package)



SB2019012108 - Security restrictions bypass in pdns-recursor (Alpine package)

Published: January 21, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019012108
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3806)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to Lua hooks are not properly applied to queries received over TCP in some specific combination of settings. A remote attacker can bypass security policies enforced using Lua.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.