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.

CVSS v3.1

9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0

7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS

84.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 100th percentile

Published

2017-10-02

Updated

2024-08-05

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144480/Dnsmasq-2-Byte-Heap-Based-Overflow.html

ExploitDB entries (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42941

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

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• CVE-2017-14489
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