# CVE-2017-14339: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-09-20 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/yadifa/yadifa/blob/v2.2.6/ChangeLog
- https://www.tarlogic.com/blog/fuzzing-yadifa-dns/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4001

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