Performance Degradation in adns prior to 1.5.2 by chiark.greenend.org.uk
CVE-2017-9104
9.8CRITICAL
What is CVE-2017-9104?
A performance issue has been identified in the adns software prior to version 1.5.2. The vulnerability manifests when a compression pointer loop is encountered, resulting in the program hanging and consuming excessive CPU resources. This condition can lead to significant service disruptions if not addressed, making it crucial for users of affected versions to update their installations promptly.