CVE-2015-8983: Integer Overflow
Published Mar 20, 2017
·Updated
Integer overflow in the IOwstroverflow function in libio/wstrops.c ...
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
GNU glibc<=2.21
debian/glibc
2.31-13+deb11u112.31-13+deb11u102.36-9+deb12u102.36-9+deb12u72.41-6
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:15 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:10 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:26 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8983?
CVE-2015-8983 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8983?
To fix CVE-2015-8983, upgrade your GNU C Library (glibc) to version 2.22 or later.
3
Which versions of glibc are affected by CVE-2015-8983?
CVE-2015-8983 affects versions of glibc prior to 2.22, specifically versions up to 2.21.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-8983?
CVE-2015-8983 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers to cause application crashes.
5
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2015-8983?
Yes, CVE-2015-8983 can potentially be exploited to cause denial of service, but specific exploit details are not publicly available.