CVE-2009-5029
UnknownEPSS 8.07%
Last modified
CVE-2009-5029 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.. EPSS estimates a 8.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.14 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.1 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.2 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.3 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.4 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.5 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.6 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.1 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.1.6 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.2 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.3 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.9 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.13 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-5029?
Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.
How severe is CVE-2009-5029?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5029 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5029?
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Are you affected by CVE-2009-5029?
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