Unscored severity · published Feb 24, 2015
CVE-2014-9402
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…
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CVSS
7.8%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)7.8% · higher than 95% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GL
Glibc · Gnu
through 2.20 · source: NVD
OP
Opensuse · Opensuse
13.1; 13.2 · source: NVD
UL
Ubuntu Linux · Canonical
10.04; 12.04; 14.04; 14.10 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9402
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-9402
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00089.html
packetstormsecurity.com
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-Series-Code-Execution-Hardcoded-Credentials.html
packetstormsecurity.com
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-GNU-glibc-BusyBox.html
seclists.org
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/18
seclists.org
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/7
www.openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/18/1
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