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CVE-2021-43105

4.3 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability in the bailiwick checking function in Technitium DNS Server <= v7.0 exists that allows specific malicious users to inject `NS` records of any domain (even TLDs) into the cache and c…

Published Mar 28, 2022EPSS 0.54%

Overview

CVE-2021-43105 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in the bailiwick checking function in Technitium DNS Server <= v7.0 exists that allows specific malicious users to inject `NS` records of any domain (even TLDs) into the cache and conduct a DNS cache poisoning attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43105?

CVE-2021-43105 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-43105?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-43105?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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