PT-2017-3007 · Dnsmasq+5 · Dnsmasq+5
Felix Wilhelm
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Published
2017-09-25
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2017-14492
CVSS v3.1
9.8
Critical
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Dnsmasq versions prior to 2.78
Description
The issue is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the dynamic memory of the DNS server. This can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted IPv6 request, potentially allowing them to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 2.78, update to version 2.78 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the DNS server to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Exploit
Fix
DoS
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Centos
Dnsmasq
Red Hat
Suse
Ubuntu