CVE-2005-3590: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 10, 2019
·Updated
The getgrouplist function in the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5, when invoked with a zero argument, writes to the passed pointer even if the specified array size is zero, leading to a buffer overflow and potentially allowing attackers to corrupt memory.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU glibc<2.3.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 10, 2019
CVE Published
08:29 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:52 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?
The vulnerability ID of this security issue is CVE-2005-3590.
2
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'The getgrouplist function in the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5'.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3590?
The severity of CVE-2005-3590 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
4
How does CVE-2005-3590 affect software?
CVE-2005-3590 affects the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5.
5
How can I fix CVE-2005-3590?
To fix CVE-2005-3590, update the GNU C library (glibc) to version 2.3.5 or later.