Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Systemd Project | Systemd | <= 233 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98677Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/systemd/systemd/commit/a924f43f30f9c4acaf70618dd2a055f8b0f166Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/systemd/systemd/pull/5998Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/1621396Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98677Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/systemd/systemd/commit/a924f43f30f9c4acaf70618dd2a055f8b0f166Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/systemd/systemd/pull/5998Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/1621396Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241213-0003/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9217?
CVE-2017-9217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-9217?
CVE-2017-9217 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-2017-9217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Systemd Project Systemd.