CVE-2015-5180
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Last modified
CVE-2015-5180 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. res_query in libresolv in glibc before 2.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and process crash)..
Description
res_query in libresolv in glibc before 2.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and process crash).
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.24 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99324Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3239-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3239-2Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1249603Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-19Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=18784Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2017-02/msg00079.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99324Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3239-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3239-2Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1249603Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-19Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=18784Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2017-02/msg00079.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5180?
res_query in libresolv in glibc before 2.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and process crash).
How severe is CVE-2015-5180?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5180 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5180?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-5180?
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