CVE-2017-9430

Name: CVE-2017-9430
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-05T11:29:00.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9430 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in dnstracer through 1.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a command line with a long name argument that is mishandled in a strcpy call for argv[0]. An example threat model is a web application that launches dnstracer with an untrusted name string.. EPSS estimates a 11.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in dnstracer through 1.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a command line with a long name argument that is mishandled in a strcpy call for argv[0]. An example threat model is a web application that launches dnstracer with an untrusted name string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.32%

95.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dnstracer Project	Dnstracer	<= 1.9

References

https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017060030Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142799/DNSTracer-1.8.1-Buffer-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42115/Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42424/
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017060030Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142799/DNSTracer-1.8.1-Buffer-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42115/Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42424/

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9430?

How severe is CVE-2017-9430?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9430 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9430?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST