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CVE-2017-15670

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CVE-2017-15670 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains an off-by-one error leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in the glob function in glob.c, related to the processing of home directories using the ~ operator followed by a long string.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains an off-by-one error leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in the glob function in glob.c, related to the processing of home directories using the ~ operator followed by a long string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.00%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGlibc<= 2.26

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15670?
The GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains an off-by-one error leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in the glob function in glob.c, related to the processing of home directories using the ~ operator followed by a long string.
How severe is CVE-2017-15670?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15670 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15670?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST