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CVE-2003-0689

UnknownEPSS 2.12%

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CVE-2003-0689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The getgrouplist function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code when a user is a member of a large number of groups, which can cause a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The getgrouplist function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code when a user is a member of a large number of groups, which can cause a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.12%

79.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Linux2.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0689?
The getgrouplist function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code when a user is a member of a large number of groups, which can cause a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2003-0689?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0689 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0689?
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Source: NVD / NIST