Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uclibc-Ng Project | Uclibc-Ng | <= 1.0.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://repo.or.cz/uclibc-ng.git/commit/6932f2282ba0578d6ca2f21eead920d6b78bc93cIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82903Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-2225Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://repo.or.cz/uclibc-ng.git/commit/6932f2282ba0578d6ca2f21eead920d6b78bc93cIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82903Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-2225Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2225?
CVE-2016-2225 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-2225?
CVE-2016-2225 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2225?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Uclibc-Ng Project Uclibc-Ng.