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VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2017-14491

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.

CRITICAL 9.8EPSS 84.9%

Does this matter?

EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 84.9%, higher than 100% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.

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.

CVSS 3.1
9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
84.92% probability · 100th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-787
Affected
thekelleys/dnsmasq · redhat/enterprise linux desktop · redhat/enterprise linux server · redhat/enterprise linux workstation · canonical/ubuntu linux · debian/debian linux · opensuse/leap · suse/linux enterprise debuginfo · suse/linux enterprise point of sale · suse/linux enterprise server · nvidia/linux for tegra · nvidia/geforce experience · huawei/honor v9 play firmware · arista/eos · siemens/ruggedcom rm1224 firmware · siemens/scalance m-800 firmware · siemens/scalance s615 firmware · siemens/scalance w1750d firmware · arubanetworks/arubaos · synology/router manager · +1 more
Source
cve@mitre.org

References

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.