High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Mar 24, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-2224
CVE-2016-2224
Description
The __decode_dotted function in libc/inet/resolv.c in uClibc-ng before 1.0.12 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via vectors involving compressed items in a reply.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
5- repo.or.cz/uclibc-ng.git/commit/d9c3a16dcab57d6b56225b9a67e9119cc9e2e4acnvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/2nvdMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/3nvdMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-2224nvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/82903nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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