CVE-2017-14491

Published Oct 4, 2017

Last updated a month ago

Overview

Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in dnsmasq before 2.78 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS response.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Modified
Products
dnsmasq, enterprise_linux_desktop, enterprise_linux_server, enterprise_linux_workstation, ubuntu_linux, debian_linux, leap, linux_enterprise_debuginfo, linux_enterprise_point_of_sale, linux_enterprise_server, linux_for_tegra, geforce_experience, honor_v9_play_firmware, eos, ruggedcom_rm1224_firmware, scalance_m-800_firmware, scalance_s615_firmware, scalance_w1750d_firmware, arubaos, router_manager, diskstation_manager

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
9.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
CRITICAL

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
7.5
Impact score
6.4
Exploitability score
10
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-787

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.