CVE-2003-0689

security flaw

Published Sep 3, 2003 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The getgrouplist function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code when a user is a member of a large number of groups, which can cause a buffer overflow.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2003-0680 The getgrouplist function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code when a user is a member of a large number of groups, which can cause a buffer overflow.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 2:05 AM
Reserved
Aug 14, 2003, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 20, 2003, 4:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:02 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Apr 1, 2003, 12:00 AM