CVE-2017-12132
First published: Tue Aug 01 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/glibc | <2.26 | 2.26 |
| GNU C Library (glibc) | <=2.25 | |
| debian/glibc | 2.31-13+deb11u11 2.31-13+deb11u10 2.36-9+deb12u9 2.36-9+deb12u7 2.40-7 2.41-3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100598
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0805
- https://arxiv.org/pdf/1205.4011.pdf
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21361
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1477530
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1477529
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12132
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git;h=e14a27723cc3a154d67f3f26e719d08c0ba9ad25
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12132
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12132
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12132
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12132
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12132?
CVE-2017-12132 is classified as having high severity due to its potential to facilitate DNS spoofing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12132?
To fix CVE-2017-12132, upgrade the GNU C Library to version 2.26 or higher.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-12132?
CVE-2017-12132 affects versions of the GNU C Library before 2.26 and specifically those with EDNS support enabled.
Can CVE-2017-12132 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2017-12132 could potentially lead to data breaches through successful off-path DNS spoofing.
Is CVE-2017-12132 still a concern in modern systems?
CVE-2017-12132 remains a concern for systems using outdated versions of glibc prior to 2.26 that have not been patched.
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