CVE-2005-3590

glibc: buffer overflow in getgrouplist function leading to corrupted memory

Published Apr 10, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The getgrouplist function in the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5, when invoked with a zero argument, writes to the passed pointer even if the specified array size is zero, leading to a buffer overflow and potentially allowing attackers to corrupt memory.

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-3589 The getgrouplist function in the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5, when invoked with a zero argument, writes to the passed pointer even if the specified array size is zero, leading to a buffer overflow and potentially allowing attackers to corrupt memory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 11:17 PM
Reserved
Apr 10, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 10, 2019, 8:29 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:17 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 10, 2019, 12:00 AM