# 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 (infini

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-03-24 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82903
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/2
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-2224
- http://repo.or.cz/uclibc-ng.git/commit/d9c3a16dcab57d6b56225b9a67e9119cc9e2e4ac
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/05/3

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