CVE-2014-7210
Debian pdns MySQL Privilege Escalation
Description
pdns specific as packaged in Debian in version before 3.3.1-1 creates a too privileged MySQL user. It was discovered that the maintainer scripts of pdns-backend-mysql grant too wide database permissions for the pdns user. Other backends are not affected.
INFO
Published Date :
June 26, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 6, 2025, 4:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update pdns to version 3.3.1-1 or later.
- Review and correct MySQL user privileges for pdns.
- Verify the database permissions granted to the pdns user.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2014-7210.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2016/05/msg00046.html | Vendor Advisory Mailing List |
| https://salsa.debian.org/debian/pdns/-/commit/f0de6b3583039bb63344fbd5eb246939264d7b05 | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:debian:pdns:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.3.1-1 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Debian GNU/Linux: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2016/05/msg00046.html Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Debian GNU/Linux: https://salsa.debian.org/debian/pdns/-/commit/f0de6b3583039bb63344fbd5eb246939264d7b05 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-276 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description pdns specific as packaged in Debian in version before 3.3.1-1 creates a too privileged MySQL user. It was discovered that the maintainer scripts of pdns-backend-mysql grant too wide database permissions for the pdns user. Other backends are not affected. Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2016/05/msg00046.html Added Reference https://salsa.debian.org/debian/pdns/-/commit/f0de6b3583039bb63344fbd5eb246939264d7b05