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CVE-2014-9402

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.

  • Published: Feb 24, 2015
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2014-9402
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.8
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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