Systemd.Resolved.dns_packet_read_type_window.DoS

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in Systemd.
The vulnerability is due to lack of size checking when the vulnerable software attempts to access a specially crafted DNS response packet. An attacker can exploit this to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Systemd 223 through 235

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch available from the vendor.
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/pull/7184

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-06-06 14.627 Severity:medium:high