CVE-2016-2225

7.5 HIGH

Published: March 24, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The __read_etc_hosts_r 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 a crafted packet.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://repo.or.cz/uclibc-ng.git/commit/6932f2282ba0578d6ca2f21eead920d6b78bc93c

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/2

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/3

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82903

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-2225

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

http://repo.or.cz/uclibc-ng.git/commit/6932f2282ba0578d6ca2f21eead920d6b78bc93c