REDHAT-BUG-2277205: Low severity GNU glibc vulnerability
Published Apr 25, 2024
·Updated
The netgroup cache uses xmalloc/xrealloc and may terminate the process due to a memory allocation failure.
Reference: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/showbug.cgi?id=31679
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU glibc
Event History
Apr 25, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2277205?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2277205 is classified as low.
2
What does REDHAT-BUG-2277205 describe?
REDHAT-BUG-2277205 describes a potential process termination due to memory allocation failure in the netgroup cache.
3
How can I mitigate the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-2277205?
To mitigate the risks of REDHAT-BUG-2277205, ensure that your system has adequate memory resources to avoid allocation failures.
4
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2277205?
The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-2277205 is GNU glibc.
5
When was REDHAT-BUG-2277205 published?
REDHAT-BUG-2277205 was published on April 25, 2024.