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CVE-2005-3590

UnknownEPSS 2.09%

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CVE-2005-3590 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The getgrouplist function in the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5, when invoked with a zero argument, writes to the passed pointer even if the specified array size is zero, leading to a buffer overflow and potentially allowing attackers to corrupt memory.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The getgrouplist function in the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5, when invoked with a zero argument, writes to the passed pointer even if the specified array size is zero, leading to a buffer overflow and potentially allowing attackers to corrupt memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.09%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGlibc< 2.3.5

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3590?
The getgrouplist function in the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5, when invoked with a zero argument, writes to the passed pointer even if the specified array size is zero, leading to a buffer overflow and potentially allowing attackers to corrupt memory.
How severe is CVE-2005-3590?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3590 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3590?
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Source: NVD / NIST