CVE-2016-2224: High severity Uclibc-ng Project Uclibc-ng vulnerability
Published Mar 24, 2017
·Updated
The decodedotted function in libc/inet/resolv.c in uClibc-ng before 1.0.12 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via vectors involving compressed items in a reply.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Uclibc-ng Project Uclibc-ng<=1.0.11
debian/uclibc
1.0.35-11.0.54-1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:39 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2224?
CVE-2016-2224 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-2224?
To fix CVE-2016-2224, you should upgrade to uClibc-ng version 1.0.12 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2016-2224?
CVE-2016-2224 affects uClibc-ng versions prior to 1.0.12.
4
Can CVE-2016-2224 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2224 can be exploited by remote DNS servers.
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What kind of attack does CVE-2016-2224 enable?
CVE-2016-2224 enables an infinite loop condition leading to a denial of service.