CVE-2021-3672 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-3672 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 23/11/2021 | CVE Updated: 15/10/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: redhat | Vendor: n/a | Product: c-ares
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-3672 Description

A flaw was found in c-ares library, where a missing input validation check of host names returned by DNS (Domain Name Servers) can lead to output of wrong hostnames which might potentially lead to Domain Hijacking. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-79
CWE Name: CWE-79
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).