CVE-2014-9402: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9402: The nss_dns implementation of getnetbyname in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.21, when the DNS backend i...

The nss_dns implementation of getnetbyname in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.21, when the DNS backend in the Name Service Switch configuration is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by sending a positive answer while a network name is being process.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older glibc denial-of-service flaw. A specially formed DNS response could make a vulnerable system loop while resolving a network name, potentially consuming service capacity. It is not listed as actively exploited in KEV, and the supplied data does not include a CVSS score. Likely exposure is legacy Linux or embedded systems running glibc before 2.21 with NSS configured to use DNS for network lookups. Current maintained distributions are likely patched, but long-lived appliances and unsupported builds need verification. Treat as a legacy hygiene and availability risk. It is not a top emergency from the supplied evidence, but unpatched internet-facing or appliance systems should be remediated through normal vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Upgrade glibc to a vendor-supported fixed package or glibc 2.21 or later.; Apply relevant distribution advisories from Ubuntu, openSUSE, Gentoo, Red Hat, or Oracle.; Check vendor guidance for embedded or appliance firmware using glibc..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 24, 2015, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17630CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201602-02CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
RHSA-2018:0805CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
20190613 SEC Consult SA-20190612-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in WAGO 852 Industrial Managed Switch SeriesCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
20190904 SEC Consult SA-20190904-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco router series RV34X, RV26X and RV16XCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ

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