REDHAT-BUG-1249603: Low severity gnu c library (glibc) vulnerability
It was discovered that the glibc DNS resolver dereferenced a NULL pointer when processing a specific, but valid resource record type.
Acknowledgements:
Name: Florian Weimer (Red Hat Product Security)
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1249603?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1249603 is considered critical due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1249603?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1249603, you should update the glibc package to the latest version that contains the patch for this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1249603?
REDHAT-BUG-1249603 affects systems running the GNU C Library (glibc) with specific resource record types in the DNS resolver.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1249603?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1249603; updating glibc is recommended.
What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1249603 on applications?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1249603 on applications may include crashes or unexpected behavior due to the dereferencing of a NULL pointer in the DNS resolver.