CVE-2017-9217

7.5 HIGH
Published: May 24, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

systemd-resolved through 233 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted DNS response with an empty question section.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98677
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/commit/a924f43f30f9c4acaf70618dd2a055f8b0f166be
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/pull/5998
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1621396
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98677
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/commit/a924f43f30f9c4acaf70618dd2a055f8b0f166be
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/pull/5998
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1621396
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241213-0003/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

9 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
15.4%
96th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

Affected Vendors

systemd_project

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