systemd 'dns_packet_read_type_window()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	101600
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:	CVE-2017-15908
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Oct 26 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 19 2017 08:00PM
Credit:	Thomas IMBERT
Vulnerable:	systemd systemd 235 systemd systemd 233 systemd systemd 229 systemd systemd 228 systemd systemd 223
Not Vulnerable:

systemd 'dns_packet_read_type_window()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

systemd is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to cause a denial-of-service condition.

systemd 223 through 235 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

systemd 'dns_packet_read_type_window()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

systemd 'dns_packet_read_type_window()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

systemd 'dns_packet_read_type_window()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• resolved: fix loop on packets with pseudo dns types #7184 (systemd)
  
• Systemd - Remote DOS of systemd-resolve service (launchpad.net)
  
• Remote DOS of systemd-resolve service (launchpadlibrarian.net)
  
• systemd-resolved Homepage (systemd-resolved)