gsd-2014-9402
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:22
Details
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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CVE-2014-9402


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      "lastModifiedDate": "2023-02-13T00:45Z",
      "publishedDate": "2015-02-24T15:59Z"
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}


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