Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20149402000
Revision Date:2015-02-24Version:1
Title:CVE-2014-9402 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - low.
Description:The nss_dns implementation of getnetbyname in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.21, when the DNS backend in the Name Service Switch configuration is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by sending a positive answer while a network name is being process.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2014-9402
Platform(s):Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
  • AND The 'eglibc' package in precise was vulnerable but has been fixed (note: '2.15-0ubuntu10.11').
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