VDB-314056 · CVE-2014-7210 · EUVD-2014-7083

pdns up to 3.3.1 on Debian MySQL User permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in pdns up to 3.3.1 on Debian. The affected element is an unknown function of the component MySQL User Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-7210. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in pdns up to 3.3.1 on Debian. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component MySQL User Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-7210 since 09/27/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

Upgrading to version 3.3.1-1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch f0de6b3583039bb63344fbd5eb246939264d7b05 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at salsa.debian.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2014-7083). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Name

pdns

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: pdns 3.3.1-1
Patch: f0de6b3583039bb63344fbd5eb246939264d7b05

Timelineinfo

09/27/2014 CVE reserved
06/27/2025 +3926 days Advisory disclosed
06/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/30/2025 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.debian.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-7210 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-7210
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-314056
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2025 07:01
Updated: 06/30/2025 23:00
Changes: 06/27/2025 07:01 (57), 06/28/2025 04:58 (1), 06/30/2025 23:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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