Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2225
The __read_etc_hosts_r 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 a crafted packet.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-2225
- cpe:2.3:a:uclibc-ng_project:uclibc-ng:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2225
0.88%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 73 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2225
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2225
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The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2225
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-2225
CVE-2016-2225Issue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82903
Uclibc-ng Multiple Denial of Service VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/2
oss-security - CVE Request uclibc-ng dns resolver issuesMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://repo.or.cz/uclibc-ng.git/commit/6932f2282ba0578d6ca2f21eead920d6b78bc93c
Public Git Hosting - uclibc-ng.git/commitIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/3
oss-security - Re: CVE Request uclibc-ng dns resolver issuesMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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