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CVE-2017-14491

Heap-based buffer overflow in dnsmasq before 2.78 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS response.

Severity
Critical 9.8
Published
4 Oct 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
3 Nov 2026
Fixed in
6.3.1.25, 6.4.4.16, 6.5.1.9, 6.5.3.3, 6.5.4.2, 8.1.0.4
Exploit chance
86% in the next 30 daysHigher than 99% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
HPE ArubaOSServers and applications · cpe:o:arubanetworks:arubaos
  • From 6.3.1 before 6.3.1.25
  • From 6.4.4.0 before 6.4.4.16
  • From 6.5.0.0 before 6.5.1.9
  • From 6.5.3.0 before 6.5.3.3
  • From 6.5.4.0 before 6.5.4.2
  • From 8.1.0.0 before 8.1.0.4

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14491
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-14491