CVE-2014-9402

glibc: denial of service in getnetbyname function

Published Feb 24, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 7.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The nss_dns implementation of getnetbyname in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.21, when the DNS backend in the Name Service Switch configuration is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by sending a positive answer while a network name is being process.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-122-1 eglibc security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3169-1 eglibc security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9223 The nss_dns implementation of getnetbyname in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.21, when the DNS backend in the Name Service Switch configuration is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by sending a positive answer while a network name is being process.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2519-1 GNU C Library vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:40 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 24, 2015, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:18 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 20, 2014, 12:00 AM