CVE-2015-7510: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 23, 2015
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
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.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7510?
CVE-2015-7510 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.