REDHAT-BUG-2277206: Low severity GNU glibc vulnerability

Published Apr 25, 2024
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Updated

The buffer-resizing code in addgetnetgrentX assumes that all string pointers point into the supplied buffer.

Reference: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/showbug.cgi?id=31680

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU glibc

Event History

Apr 25, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2277206?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2277206 is classified as low.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2277206?

To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-2277206, consider applying the latest patches provided by the GNU glibc maintainers.

3

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2277206?

The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2277206 is GNU glibc.

4

When was REDHAT-BUG-2277206 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2277206 was published on April 25, 2024.

5

What is the risk level associated with REDHAT-BUG-2277206?

The risk level associated with REDHAT-BUG-2277206 is rated as 5.

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