CVE-2016-5417
High
Description
Memory leak in the __res_vinit function in the IPv6 name server management code in libresolv in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by leveraging partial initialization of internal resolver data structures.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Glibc
PublishedFeb 17, 2017
First seenFeb 17, 2017
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu glibc | v ≤ 2.23 | — |
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