Information Leakage Vulnerability in glibc Affects Multiple Products

CVE-2021-3998

What is CVE-2021-3998?

A flaw exists in the glibc library that affects the behavior of the realpath() function, which can inadvertently return misleading values. This fault allows for potential information leakage, giving attackers the opportunity to access sensitive data that should remain secure. The ramifications of this vulnerability can expose critical system details, increasing the risk of further exploitation. It's recommended that users update to the latest patched versions of glibc to mitigate any associated risks.

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