CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-14339

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The DNS packet parser in YADIFA before version 2.2.6 does not check for the presence of infinite pointer loops, which can lead to it entering an infinite loop. This can cause high CPU usage and makes the server unresponsive.

Risk Assessment

High CPU usage can lead to service unavailability, impacting the continuity of operations for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update YADIFA to version 2.2.6 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The DNS packet parser in YADIFA before 2.2.6 does not check for the presence of infinite pointer loops, and thus it is possible to force it to enter an infinite loop. This can cause high CPU usage and makes the server unresponsive.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS