NULL pointer dereference in Systemd_project Systemd

CVE-2017-9217

systemd-resolved through 233 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted DNS response with an empty question section.

EPSS: 0.009 (76.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9217?
CVE-2017-9217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Systemd_project Systemd, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-05-24.
How severe is CVE-2017-9217?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.