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.
CPE | Name | Operator | Version |
---|---|---|---|
ubuntu_linux | eq | 14.10 | |
ubuntu_linux | eq | 14.04 | |
ubuntu_linux | eq | 12.4 lts | |
ubuntu_linux | eq | 10.4 lts | |
glibc | le | 2.20 | |
opensuse | eq | 13.1 | |
opensuse | eq | 13.2 |
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00089.html
packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-Series-Code-Execution-Hardcoded-Credentials.html
packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-GNU-glibc-BusyBox.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/18
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/7
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/18/1
www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
www.securityfocus.com/bid/71670
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seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/14
seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/7
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sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17630