CVE-2005-2499

security flaw

Published Aug 22, 2005 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
slocate before 2.7 does not properly process very long paths, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (updatedb exit and incomplete slocate database) via a certain crafted directory structure.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-2500 slocate before 2.7 does not properly process very long paths, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (updatedb exit and incomplete slocate database) via a certain crafted directory structure.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:30 PM
Reserved
Aug 8, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 23, 2005, 4:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:15 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 12, 2005, 12:00 AM