CVE-2026-33601
Insufficient validation of zonemd record
Description
If you use the zoneToCache function with a malicious authoritative server, an attacker can send a zone that result in a null pointer dereference, caused by a missing consistency check and leading to a denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
April 22, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 27, 2026, 4:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 8ce71d90-2354-404b-a86e-bec2cc4e6981 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the affected software.
- Implement consistency checks for zone data.
- Validate zone data from authoritative servers.
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-2026-33601.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://docs.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-powerdns-2026-03.html | Vendor Advisory Broken Link |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.2.0 up to (excluding) 5.2.9 *cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.3.0 up to (excluding) 5.3.6 *cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Open-Xchange: https://docs.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-powerdns-2026-03.html Types: Broken Link, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-476 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description If you use the zoneToCache function with a malicious authoritative server, an attacker can send a zone that result in a null pointer dereference, caused by a missing consistency check and leading to a denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added Reference https://docs.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-powerdns-2026-03.html