CVE-2014-9402
eglibc - security update
EPSS 8.7%
Description
The nss_dns implementation of getnetbyname in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.21, when the DNS backend in the Name Service Switch configuration is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by sending a positive answer while a network name is being process.
How to fix CVE-2014-9402
To remediate CVE-2014-9402, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/eglibc—upgrade to 2.11.3-4+deb6u3 or later
- Debian/glibc—upgrade to 2.19-14 or later
Is CVE-2014-9402 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 8.7%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 2.11.3-4+deb6u3
- from 0, < 2.19-14