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CVE-2017-14496: Integer Underflow

First published: Tue Sep 26 2017(Updated: )

Integer underflow in the add_pseudoheader function in dnsmasq before 2.78 , when the --add-mac, --add-cpe-id or --add-subnet option is specified, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted DNS request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/dnsmasq
2.80-1+deb10u1
2.85-1
2.89-1
redhat/dnsmasq<2.78
2.78
Android
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=17.04
Debian=7.0
Debian=7.1
Debian=9.0
Android=4.4.4
Android=5.0.2
Android=5.1.1
Android=6.0
Android=6.0.1
Android=7.0
Android=7.1.1
Android=7.1.2
Android=8.0
openSUSE=42.2
openSUSE=42.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Dnsmasq<=2.77

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14496?

    CVE-2017-14496 has a severity rating that indicates it can result in a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14496?

    To fix CVE-2017-14496, upgrade to dnsmasq version 2.78 or later depending on your distribution.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-14496?

    CVE-2017-14496 allows remote attackers to exploit an integer underflow vulnerability leading to denial of service.

  • Which versions of dnsmasq are affected by CVE-2017-14496?

    Versions of dnsmasq prior to 2.78 are affected by CVE-2017-14496.

  • Can CVE-2017-14496 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-14496 can be exploited remotely through crafted DNS requests.

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