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CVE-2014-9402
The nss_dns implementation of getnetbyname in GNU C Library (aka...
Vulnerability Description
The nss_dns implementation of getnetbyname in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.21, when the DNS backend in the Name Service Switch configuration is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by sending a positive answer while a network name is being process.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17630
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00089.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-02
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/18/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2519-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71670
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0805
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/18
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/14
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-Series-Code-Execution-Hardcoded-Credentials.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/7
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/7
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-GNU-glibc-BusyBox.html
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Affected Vendor
Affected Software
glibc, ubuntu linux, opensuse
Vulnerable Versions:
0, 10.04, 12.04, 14.04, 14.10, 13.1, 13.2
Timeline
Official Publish:
February 24th, 2015
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.