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.
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Summary | 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. | |
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Summary | CVE-2014-9402 glibc: denial of service in getnetbyname function |
Information
Published : 2015-02-24 15:59
Updated : 2023-12-10 11:31
NVD link : CVE-2014-9402
Mitre link : CVE-2014-9402
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2014-9402
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Products Affected
canonical
- ubuntu_linux
opensuse
- opensuse
gnu
- glibc
CWE
CWE-399
Resource Management Errors