CVE-2017-16100

Name: CVE-2017-16100
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-07T02:29:02.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16100 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dns-sync is a sync/blocking dns resolver. If untrusted user input is allowed into the resolve() method then command injection is possible.. EPSS estimates a 5.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

dns-sync is a sync/blocking dns resolver. If untrusted user input is allowed into the resolve() method then command injection is possible.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.13%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dns-Sync Project	Dns-Sync	<= 0.1.1

References

https://github.com/skoranga/node-dns-sync/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/523Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/skoranga/node-dns-sync/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/523Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16100?

dns-sync is a sync/blocking dns resolver. If untrusted user input is allowed into the resolve() method then command injection is possible.

How severe is CVE-2017-16100?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16100 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16100?

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-2017-16100?

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Source: NVD / NIST