CVE-2026-33597 Details
Description
PRSD detection denial of service
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in PowerDNS DNSdist versions through 2.0.3 and 1.9.12. This issue arises from the PRSD detection algorithm, which can be disrupted by a crafted query containing an invalid DNS label. The vulnerability prevents the algorithm from executing properly, leading to a denial-of-service condition.
Users can upgrade to PowerDNS DNSdist versions 1.9.13 or 2.0.4, where this vulnerability has been patched. Alternatively, the issue can be mitigated by making the internal web server only accessible to trusted clients.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.dnsdist.org/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-for-dnsdist-2026-04.html | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-116 | Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| powerdns dnsdist | >= 1.9.0, < 1.9.13 >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.4 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |