vulnerability
Debian: CVE-2016-6318: cracklib2 -- security update
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Aug 20, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 30, 2026 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Aug 20, 2016
Added
Mar 31, 2017
Modified
Mar 30, 2026
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field, involving longbuffer.
Solution
debian-upgrade-cracklib2
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