SB2017121531 - Man-in-the-middle attack in pdns-recursor (Alpine package)



SB2017121531 - Man-in-the-middle attack in pdns-recursor (Alpine package)

Published: December 15, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017121531
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Man-in-the-middle attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15090)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct man-in-the-middle attack.

The weakness exists due to improper validation of DNSSEC component of PowerDNS Recursor. A remote attacker can use man-in-the-middle technique, issue a valid signature for the crafted records and alter the content of records.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.