CVE-2017-15671

The glob function in glob.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27, when invoked with GLOB_TILDE, could skip freeing allocated memory when processing the ~ operator with a long user name, potentially leading to a denial of service (memory leak).
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:14

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101517 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101517 -
References () https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22325 - Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory () https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22325 - Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2017-10-20 17:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:14


NVD link : CVE-2017-15671

Mitre link : CVE-2017-15671

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-15671


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Products Affected

gnu

  • glibc
CWE
CWE-772

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime