Description
The c-ares function `ares_parse_naptr_reply()`, which is used for parsing NAPTR responses, could be triggered to read memory outside of the given input buffer if the passed in DNS response packet was crafted in a particular way.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99148Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://c-ares.haxx.se/0616.patchMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://c-ares.haxx.se/adv_20170620.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99148Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://c-ares.haxx.se/0616.patchMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://c-ares.haxx.se/adv_20170620.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 7, 2017
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified