CVE-2016-2224 The __decode_dotted function in libc/inet/resolv.c in uClibc-ng before 1.0.12 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via vectors involving compressed items in a reply.
HighCVSS 7.5
EPSS 2.8%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The __decode_dotted function in libc/inet/resolv.c in uClibc-ng before 1.0.12 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via vectors involving compressed items in a reply.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/uclibc(Debian:12) | < 1.0.20-1 | 1.0.20-1 |
| debian/uclibc(Debian:13) | < 1.0.20-1 | 1.0.20-1 |
| debian/uclibc(Debian:14) | < 1.0.20-1 | 1.0.20-1 |
| uclibc-ng project uclibc-ng | <= 1.0.11 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2016-2224 issue-tracking patch third-party-advisory vendor-advisory
- repo.or.cz issue-tracking patch third-party-advisory
- [oss-security] 20160205 CVE Request uclibc-ng dns resolver issues mailing-list patch third-party-advisory
- [oss-security] 20160205 Re: CVE Request uclibc-ng dns resolver issues mailing-list patch third-party-advisory
- 82903 third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking