CVE-2014-9402: High severity gnu c library (glibc) vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2014
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Updated

It was reported [1] that getnetbyname function in glibc 2.21 in earlier will enter an infinite loop if the DNS backend is activated in the system Name Service Switch configuration, and the DNS resolver receives a positive answer while processing the network name.

Upstream commit that fixes this issue: https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git;h=11e3417af6e354f1942c68a271ae51e892b2814d

[1]: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/showbug.cgi?id=17630

Other sources

The nssdns 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.

MITRE

Affected Software

7 affected components
GNU glibc<=2.20
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Event History

Dec 17, 2014
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 24, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9402?

CVE-2014-9402 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9402?

To mitigate CVE-2014-9402, upgrade to glibc version 2.21 or later.

3

Which versions of glibc are affected by CVE-2014-9402?

CVE-2014-9402 affects glibc versions prior to 2.21.

4

What systems are impacted by CVE-2014-9402?

Systems such as Ubuntu Linux 10.04, 12.04, 14.04, 14.10, and openSUSE 13.1 and 13.2 are impacted by CVE-2014-9402.

5

Can CVE-2014-9402 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-9402 can be exploited remotely by attackers through DNS responses.

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