CVE-2016-10197
High
Description
The search_make_new function in evdns.c in libevent before 2.1.6-beta allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via an empty hostname.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Libevent
PublishedMar 15, 2017
First seenMar 15, 2017
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libevent_project libevent | v ≤ 2.1.5 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 8.0 | — |
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