PT-2016-6824 · Cracklib+2 · Cracklib+2
Padma81
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Publicado
2015-10-26
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Atualizado
2023-02-12
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CVE-2016-6318
CVSS v3.1
7.8
Alta
| Vetor | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
cracklib (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to a stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function, located in lib/fascist.c. This overflow can be triggered by a long GECOS field, which involves a long buffer. As a result, local users may cause a denial of service, leading to an application crash, or potentially gain privileges.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
DoS
Memory Corruption
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Enumeração de Fraquezas
Identificadores relacionados
Produtos afetados
Alt Linux
Suse
Cracklib