CRITICALCVSS 9.8
CVE-2016-5180
CVE-2016-5180 updated by NVD
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ares_create_query function in c-ares 1.x before 1.12.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a hostname with an escaped trailing dot.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected versions | Fixed versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Node.js | node.js | [object Object], [object Object], [object Object] | — |
References
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