The getaddrinfo function in glibc before 2.15, when compiled with libidn and the AI_IDN flag is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by an internationalized domain name to ping6.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade nscdUpgrade glibc-commonUpgrade glibc-utilsUpgrade glibc-develUpgrade glibcUpgrade glibc-headers | Dec 1, 2016 | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade eglibcUpgrade glibc | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 26, 2015 |
| F5 Big Ip | — | Update F5 BIG-IP to the latest version | Jun 17, 2026 | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade glibc-headersUpgrade glibc-commonUpgrade glibc-develUpgrade glibcUpgrade glibc-utilsUpgrade nscd | Oct 16, 2024 | Aug 26, 2015 |
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