# CVE-2026-33610: pdns: A rogue primary server may cause file descriptor exhaustion and eventually a denial of service, when a PowerDNS secon...

CVE-2026-33610 is fixed in pdns on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-33610, released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-33610
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0039
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 22, 2026

## Description

A rogue primary server may cause file descriptor exhaustion and eventually a denial of service, when a PowerDNS secondary server forwards a DNS update request to it.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | pdns Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 4.9.14-0+deb13u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-33610](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-33610.md) | May 15, 2026 |
| Linux | pdns Debian 14 | 5.0.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-33610](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-33610.md) | May 15, 2026 |

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