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CVE-2017-15804

UnknownEPSS 2.82%

Last modified

CVE-2017-15804 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The glob function in glob.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains a buffer overflow during unescaping of user names with the ~ operator.. EPSS estimates a 2.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The glob function in glob.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains a buffer overflow during unescaping of user names with the ~ operator.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.82%

84.8th 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-2017-15804?
The glob function in glob.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains a buffer overflow during unescaping of user names with the ~ operator.
How severe is CVE-2017-15804?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15804 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15804?
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