CVE-2014-9402
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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.
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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 |
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