The getnameinfo function in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a long DNS hostname.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.0 (including) | 4.0 (including) |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.0-alpha (including) | 4.0-alpha (including) |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.1 (including) | 4.1 (including) |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.1.1 (including) | 4.1.1 (including) |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.1.1-release (including) | 4.1.1-release (including) |
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:63.getnameinfo.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1894
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5454
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:63.getnameinfo.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1894
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5454