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-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published: 2015-02-24T15:00:00

Updated: 2024-08-06T13:40:25.176Z

Reserved: 2014-12-17T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2014-9402

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2015-02-24T15:59:02.520

Modified: 2024-11-21T02:20:47.440

Link: CVE-2014-9402

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Low

Publid Date: 2014-11-20T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2014-9402 - Bugzilla