NULL pointer dereference in Gnu Adns

CVE-2017-9105

An issue was discovered in adns before 1.5.2. It corrupts a pointer when a nameserver speaks first because of a wrong number of pointer dereferences. This bug may well be exploitable as a remote code execution.

EPSS: 0.036 (88.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9105?
CVE-2017-9105 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Adns, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-06-18.
How severe is CVE-2017-9105?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.