Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the __res_vinit function in the IPv6 name server management code in libresolv in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by leveraging partial initialization of internal resolver data structures.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92257Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=19257Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=2212c1420c9
- https://www.sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2016-08/msg00212.htmlRelease Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92257Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=19257Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=2212c1420c9
- https://www.sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2016-08/msg00212.htmlRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5417?
CVE-2016-5417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Memory leak in the __res_vinit function in the IPv6 name server management code in libresolv in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (mem...
How severe is CVE-2016-5417?
CVE-2016-5417 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-2016-5417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.