CVE-2016-1234
UnknownEPSS 5.22%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1234 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the glob implementation in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.24, when GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long name.. EPSS estimates a 5.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the glob implementation in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.24, when GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long name.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | < 2.24 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184626.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00030.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00039.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/07/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84204Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-11Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=19779Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184626.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00030.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00039.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/07/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84204Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-11Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=19779Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1234?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the glob implementation in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.24, when GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long name.
How severe is CVE-2016-1234?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1234 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1234?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-1234?
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