CVE-2008-4194

N/A Unknown
Published: September 24, 2008 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

The p_exec_query function in src/dns_query.c in pdnsd before 1.2.7-par allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long DNS reply with many entries in the answer section, related to a "dangling pointer bug."

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
11.7%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

pdnsd