Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the getaddrinfo function in sysdeps/posix/getaddrinfo.c in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a (1) hostname or (2) IP address that triggers a large number of domain conversion results.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164014/Moxa-Command-Injection-Cross-Site-Sc
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0769.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1605.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/0
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52817Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55113
- http://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15330
- http://sourceware.org/git/?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=1cef1b19089528db11f221
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:163
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:283
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:284
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/03/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/03/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/05/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58839
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1914?
CVE-2013-1914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the getaddrinfo function in sysdeps/posix/getaddrinfo.c in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cras...
How severe is CVE-2013-1914?
CVE-2013-1914 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1914?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.