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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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-122-1 | eglibc security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3169-1 | eglibc security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2014-9223 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2519-1 | GNU C Library vulnerabilities |
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Solution
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T13:40:25.176Z
Reserved: 2014-12-17T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2014-9402
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2015-02-24T15:59:02.520
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2014-9402
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN