CVE-2017-9105: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jun 18, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered in adns before 1.5.2. It corrupts a pointer when a nameserver speaks first because of a wrong number of pointer dereferences. This bug may well be exploitable as a remote code execution.
Affected Software
3 affected components
GNU adns<1.5.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Event History
Jun 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:09 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2017-9105?
CVE-2017-9105 is a vulnerability discovered in adns before version 1.5.2 that can result in remote code execution.
2
How does CVE-2017-9105 impact GNU adns?
CVE-2017-9105 corrupts a pointer when a nameserver speaks first, which can lead to remote code execution in GNU adns.
3
Which versions of Fedora are affected by CVE-2017-9105?
CVE-2017-9105 affects Fedora version 31 and 32.
4
How severe is CVE-2017-9105?
CVE-2017-9105 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
5
How can I fix the CVE-2017-9105 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2017-9105 vulnerability, update adns to version 1.5.2 or later.