CVE-2025-30187

Description

In some circumstances, when DNSdist is configured to use the nghttp2 library to process incoming DNS over HTTPS queries, an attacker might be able to cause a denial of service by crafting a DoH exchange that triggers an unbounded I/O read loop, causing an unexpected consumption of CPU resources.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.7

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-835 CWE-835

References

Other References

https://www.dnsdist.org/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-for-dnsdist-2025-05.html http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/09/18/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-30187? +

In some circumstances, when DNSdist is configured to use the nghttp2 library to process incoming DNS over HTTPS queries, an attacker might be able to cause a denial of service by crafting a DoH exchange that triggers an unbounded I/O read loop, causing an unexpected consumption of CPU resources. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-30187? +

CVE-2025-30187 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.7 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-30187? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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