CVE-2025-59029
Internal logic flaw in cache management can lead to a denial of service in PowerDNS Recursor
5.3CVSSMEDIUM
Description
An attacker can trigger an assertion failure by requesting crafted DNS records, waiting for them to be inserted into the records cache, then send a query with qtype set to ANY.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
powerdnsoss-projectDKNetworking Infrastructureaka powerdns recursor, powerdns authoritative, dnsdist
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Impact
References
Timeline
Published
Dec 9, 2025
Last Updated
Feb 19, 2026
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