REDHAT-BUG-681681
First published: Wed Mar 02 2011(Updated: )
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4756">CVE-2010-4756</a> to the following vulnerability: Name: <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4756">CVE-2010-4756</a> URL: <a href="http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4756">http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4756</a> Assigned: 20110302 Reference: <a href="http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/89">http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/89</a> Reference: <a href="http://cxib.net/stuff/glob-0day.c">http://cxib.net/stuff/glob-0day.c</a> Reference: <a href="http://securityreason.com/exploitalert/9223">http://securityreason.com/exploitalert/9223</a> 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 <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2632">CVE-2010-2632</a>.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU C Library |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4756
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4756
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/89
- http://cxib.net/stuff/glob-0day.c
- http://securityreason.com/exploitalert/9223
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2632
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=681681#c1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=681681#c5
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4755
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=681681#c9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=501710&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=501710&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=501711&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=501711&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=681681
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.
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