Stack-based Buffer Overflow in GNU C Library Affecting Multiple Linux Distributions
CVE-2015-8779

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Suse
Status
Linux Enterprise Server
Linux Enterprise Desktop
Linux Enterprise Debuginfo
Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 April 2016

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the GNU C Library (glibc) prior to version 2.23, where the catopen function is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to trigger a denial of service through application crashes. In a more significant scenario, it could lead to the execution of arbitrary code by utilizing a specially crafted long catalog name. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securing library functions to prevent exploitation that can compromise system integrity.

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_FEDORA
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1916
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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