REDHAT-BUG-681681: Low severity GNU C Library vulnerability
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier CVE-2010-4756 to the following vulnerability:
Name: CVE-2010-4756 URL: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4756 Assigned: 20110302 Reference: http://securityreason.com/achievementsecurityalert/89 Reference: http://cxib.net/stuff/glob-0day.c Reference: http://securityreason.com/exploitalert/9223
The glob implementation in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via crafted glob expressions that do not match any pathnames, as demonstrated by glob expressions in STAT commands to an FTP daemon, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2632.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-681681?
The severity level of REDHAT-BUG-681681 is categorized as moderate.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-681681?
REDHAT-BUG-681681 affects the GNU C Library, specifically related to the handling of certain inputs.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-681681?
You can fix REDHAT-BUG-681681 by applying the latest updates for the GNU C Library provided by your distribution.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-681681?
A temporary workaround for REDHAT-BUG-681681 may involve restricting access to affected services and applications.
What is the vulnerability type of REDHAT-BUG-681681?
REDHAT-BUG-681681 is classified as a potential input validation vulnerability.