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    CVE-2016-2224

    The __decode_dotted function in libc/inet/resolv.c in uClibc-ng before 1.0.12 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via vectors involving compressed items in a reply.

    Published:Mar 24, 2017
    Last Modified:Apr 20, 2025
    EPS:Mar 24, 2017
    EPSS Score:0.00944
    CVSS Score:7.5

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Uclibc-ng Project
    Product
    Uclibc-ng

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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