CVE-2017-14339: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-14339: The DNS packet parser in YADIFA before 2.2.6 does not check for the presence of infinite pointer loops, and...

The DNS packet parser in YADIFA before 2.2.6 does not check for the presence of infinite pointer loops, and thus it is possible to force it to enter an infinite loop. This can cause high CPU usage and makes the server unresponsive.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 19:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

YADIFA versions before 2.2.6 could be made unresponsive by malformed DNS packets that trigger an endless parsing loop. The reported impact is availability loss through high CPU use, not data theft or code execution in the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running YADIFA before 2.2.6, including affected Debian-packaged deployments referenced by DSA-4001. The bundle does not identify other products or distributions. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for DNS infrastructure. Prioritize patching if YADIFA is internet-facing or supports critical domains, but do not escalate as confirmed active exploitation based on these sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade YADIFA to version 2.2.6 or later.; Apply Debian security updates referenced in DSA-4001 where applicable.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for package-specific fixed versions..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 20:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context

These mappings and lookup hints may be relevant to the vulnerability behavior, CWE, affected product, or exposure path. Glexia-inferred context is not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, CWE, or CVE Program mapping.

ATT&CK lookup starting points

Use these exact CWE pages and searches to review the Glexia ATT&CK library from this CVE's weakness and description context.

cve · low confidence lookup

CVE-2017-14339 mapping review

Open the CVE-to-ATT&CK bridge for reviewed, inferred, or future official mappings tied to this CVE.

Open ATT&CK lookup

Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 20, 2017, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

These fields come from the CVE record and ADP containers, not from Glexia's Take. They preserve time-varying source decisions such as CISA SSVC, KEV status, CVSS metrics, and provider references.

0CVSS vectors

0Timeline events

0ADP providers

3Source links

CVSS and timeline data

No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://github.com/yadifa/yadifa/blob/v2.2.6/ChangeLogCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.tarlogic.com/blog/fuzzing-yadifa-dns/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

n/an/an/aListed

Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.