CVE-2024-33601: nscd: netgroup cache may terminate daemon on memory allocation failure
First published: Thu Apr 25 2024(Updated: )
glibc is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a memory allocation failure when the Name Service Cache Daemon's (nscd) netgroup cache uses the xmalloc or xrealloc functions. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to terminate the daemon.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM QRadar Network Packet Capture | <=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 Update Package 7 | |
| debian/glibc | 2.31-13+deb11u11 2.31-13+deb11u10 2.36-9+deb12u8 2.36-9+deb12u7 2.40-2 | |
| F5 Traffix Systems Signaling Delivery Controller | >=5.1.0<=5.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceware.org/git/?p=glibc.git;a=blob;f=advisories/GLIBC-SA-2024-0007
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0014/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-33601
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=31679
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2799
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3309
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3312
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3339
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3344
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3423
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3411
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3464
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3588
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2277205
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/22/5
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00026.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/290170
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160961 (Advisory)
- https://inbox.sourceware.org/libc-alpha/cover.1713974801.git.fweimer@redhat.com/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/24/2
- https://sourceware.org/git?p=glibc.git;a=commit;h=c04a21e050d64a1193a6daab872bca2528bda44b
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-33601
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000141049
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-33601
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33601
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-33601
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-33601?
CVE-2024-33601 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that could impact system availability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33601?
To mitigate CVE-2024-33601, upgrade the affected glibc package to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-33601?
CVE-2024-33601 affects IBM QRadar Network Packet Capture and F5 Traffix SDC among other glibc implementations.
Can CVE-2024-33601 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-33601 requires local access for exploitation and primarily targets the Name Service Cache Daemon.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-33601?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-33601 could cause the Name Service Cache Daemon to terminate, leading to denial of service.
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