Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the ares_parse_a_reply function in the embedded ares library in ReSIProcate before 1.12.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds-read) via a crafted DNS response.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Resiprocate | Resiprocate | <= 1.10.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/resiprocate/resiprocate/commit/d67a9ca6fd06ca65d23e313bdbad1ePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://list.resiprocate.org/archive/resiprocate-users/msg02700.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/resiprocate/resiprocate/commit/d67a9ca6fd06ca65d23e313bdbad1ePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://list.resiprocate.org/archive/resiprocate-users/msg02700.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9454?
CVE-2017-9454 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the ares_parse_a_reply function in the embedded ares library in ReSIProcate before 1.12.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds-read) via a crafted DNS...
How severe is CVE-2017-9454?
CVE-2017-9454 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-2017-9454?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Resiprocate Resiprocate.