Improper Input Validation Affecting systemd package, versions <229-4ubuntu19


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.66% (80th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1604-SYSTEMD-305127
  • published24 May 2017
  • disclosed24 May 2017

Introduced: 24 May 2017

CVE-2017-9217  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:16.04 systemd to version 229-4ubuntu19 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream systemd package and not the systemd package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

systemd-resolved through 233 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted DNS response with an empty question section.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1