CVE-2021-3672

c-ares: Missing input validation of host names may lead to domain hijacking

Published Nov 23, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 5.6 Medium EPSS 2.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in c-ares library, where a missing input validation check of host names returned by DNS (Domain Name Servers) can lead to output of wrong hostnames which might potentially lead to Domain Hijacking. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2738-1 c-ares security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4954-1 c-ares security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5034-1 c-ares vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5034-2 c-ares vulnerability
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