Description
The DNS::GetResult function in dns.cpp in InspIRCd before 2.0.19 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (netsplit) via an invalid character in a PTR response, as demonstrated by a "\032" (whitespace) character in a hostname.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-384-1 | inspircd security and regression update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3527-1 | inspircd security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2015-8579 | The DNS::GetResult function in dns.cpp in InspIRCd before 2.0.19 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (netsplit) via an invalid character in a PTR response, as demonstrated by a "\032" (whitespace) character in a hostname. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T08:29:20.801Z
Reserved: 2015-12-29T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2015-8702
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-04-12T14:59:07.180
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2015-8702
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD