Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 24, 2015· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2014-9402
CVE-2014-9402
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.
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Affected products
13cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:-:lts:*:*:*:*:*+ 3 more
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:-:lts:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:-:lts:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- osv-coords5 versionspkg:rpm/opensuse/glibc&distro=openSUSE%20Tumbleweedpkg:rpm/suse/glibc&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2012pkg:rpm/suse/glibc&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%2012pkg:rpm/suse/glibc&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Server%20for%20SAP%20Applications%2012pkg:rpm/suse/glibc&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Software%20Development%20Kit%2012
< 2.24-2.3+ 4 more
- (no CPE)range: < 2.24-2.3
- (no CPE)range: < 2.19-20.3
- (no CPE)range: < 2.19-20.3
- (no CPE)range: < 2.19-20.3
- (no CPE)range: < 2.19-20.3
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
14- sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cginvdExploit
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00089.htmlnvd
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-Series-Code-Execution-Hardcoded-Credentials.htmlnvd
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-GNU-glibc-BusyBox.htmlnvd
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/18nvd
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/7nvd
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/18/1nvd
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/71670nvd
- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2519-1nvd
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0805nvd
- seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/14nvd
- seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/7nvd
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-02nvd
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