Description
A flaw was found in c-ares library, where a missing input validation check of host names returned by DNS (Domain Name Servers) can lead to output of wrong hostnames which might potentially lead to Domain Hijacking. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.6/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LWeakness enumeration
Affected software
No affected versions have been published.
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 23, 2021
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified