CVE-2017-9454 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ares_parse_a_reply function within the embedded ares library of ReSIProcate versions prior to 1.12.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service through an out-of-bounds read by sending a specially crafted DNS response. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and no user interaction, leading to a complete loss of availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.10.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:resiprocate:resiprocate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:resiprocate:resiprocate:1.11.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:resiprocate:resiprocate:1.11.0:alpha10:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:resiprocate:resiprocate:1.11.0:alpha11:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:resiprocate:resiprocate:1.11.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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