CVE-2017-15804: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Oct 22 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/glibc | <2.27 | 2.27 |
| debian/glibc | 2.31-13+deb11u11 2.31-13+deb11u10 2.36-9+deb12u8 2.36-9+deb12u7 2.40-3 | |
| GNU C Library (glibc) | <=2.26 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101535
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0805
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1879
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22332
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git;a=commit;h=a159b53fa059947cc2548e3b0d5bdcf7b9630ba8
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1505298
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a159b53fa059947cc2548e3b0d5bdcf7b9630ba8
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-15804
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15804
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-15804
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15804
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15804
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15804?
CVE-2017-15804 is a vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc) that allows a buffer overflow during unescaping of user names with the ~ operator.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15804?
The severity of CVE-2017-15804 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-15804?
The affected software versions include glibc 2.19-0ubuntu6.14, glibc 2.26-0ubuntu2.1, glibc 2.27, glibc 2.23-0ubuntu10, and various versions of glibc from 2.28-10+deb10u1 to 2.37-12.
How can I fix CVE-2017-15804?
To fix CVE-2017-15804, update to the latest available version of glibc, such as version 2.27 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15804?
More information about CVE-2017-15804 can be found on the MITRE CVE database, Ubuntu Security Notices, and the NIST National Vulnerability Database.
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