CVE-2015-7510: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 23, 2015
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in getpwnam()/getgrnam() functions of NSS module nss-mymachines provided by systemd.

Other sources

Stack-based buffer overflow in the getpwnam and getgrnam functions of the NSS module nss-mymachines in systemd.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Systemd Project Systemd=223

Event History

Nov 23, 2015
Data Sourced
05:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7510?

CVE-2015-7510 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7510?

To fix CVE-2015-7510, you should update to the latest version of systemd that resolves this vulnerability.

3

What functions are affected by CVE-2015-7510?

CVE-2015-7510 affects the getpwnam() and getgrnam() functions in the NSS module nss-mymachines.

4

Which version of systemd is vulnerable to CVE-2015-7510?

The vulnerable version of systemd is version 223.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7510?

CVE-2015-7510 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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