VDB
DEBIAN-CVE-2014-9402
DEBIAN-CVE-2014-9402
PUBLISHED
CVSS 8.699999809265137 HIGH
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.
Risk Scores
CVSS v4.0
8.699999809265137
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:11 | glibc | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:12 | glibc | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian | glibc | |
| Debian:14 | glibc | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:13 | glibc | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Feb 24, 2015 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated