CVE-2009-5029

glibc: __tzfile_read integer overflow to buffer overflow

Published May 2, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 8.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-4987 Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1396-1 GNU C Library vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 7:24 AM
Reserved
Dec 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2013, 2:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:14 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 1, 2009, 12:00 AM