CVE-2017-15908

systemd: Infinite loop in the dns_packet_read_type_window() function

Published Oct 26, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 23.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
In systemd 223 through 235, a remote DNS server can respond with a custom crafted DNS NSEC resource record to trigger an infinite loop in the dns_packet_read_type_window() function of the 'systemd-resolved' service and cause a DoS of the affected service.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-7327 In systemd 223 through 235, a remote DNS server can respond with a custom crafted DNS NSEC resource record to trigger an infinite loop in the dns_packet_read_type_window() function of the 'systemd-resolved' service and cause a DoS of the affected service.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3466-1 systemd vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3558-1 systemd vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:04 PM
Reserved
Oct 25, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 26, 2017, 2:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:08 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 26, 2017, 12:00 AM