PowerDNS pdns-backend-mysql: Overly privileged MySQL user in Debian <3.3.1-1
CVE-2014-7210 Published on June 26, 2025
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2014-7210 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Default Permissions
During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
Products Associated with CVE-2014-7210
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Affected Versions
Debian pdns:- Before 3.3.1-1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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