CVE-2017-14339

7.5 HIGH
Published: September 20, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The DNS packet parser in YADIFA before 2.2.6 does not check for the presence of infinite pointer loops, and thus it is possible to force it to enter an infinite loop. This can cause high CPU usage and makes the server unresponsive.

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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
https://github.com/yadifa/yadifa/blob/v2.2.6/ChangeLog
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://www.tarlogic.com/blog/fuzzing-yadifa-dns/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4001
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://github.com/yadifa/yadifa/blob/v2.2.6/ChangeLog
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.tarlogic.com/blog/fuzzing-yadifa-dns/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.5%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

yadifa