CVE-2014-9402

Name: CVE-2014-9402
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-24T15:59:02.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9402 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 7.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.69%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Glibc	<= 2.20
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	10.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.10
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9402?

How severe is CVE-2014-9402?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9402 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9402?

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Source: NVD / NIST