The get_contents function in nss_files/files-XXX.c in the Name Service Switch (NSS) in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.20 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (heap corruption) or gain privileges via a long line in the NSS files database.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.4
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade glibc | Jul 30, 2024 | Dec 17, 2015 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade sys-libs/glibc. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 17, 2015 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade glibc-headersUpgrade nscdUpgrade glibc-staticUpgrade glibc-commonUpgrade glibc-develUpgrade glibcUpgrade glibc-utils | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 17, 2015 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade libc6-devUpgrade libc6 | May 27, 2016 | Dec 17, 2015 |
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