CVE-2009-5064

glibc: ldd unexpected code execution issue

Published Mar 30, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
ldd in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.13 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file linked with a modified loader that omits certain LD_TRACE_LOADED_OBJECTS checks. NOTE: the GNU C Library vendor states "This is just nonsense. There are a gazillion other ways to introduce code if people are downloading arbitrary binaries and install them in appropriate directories or set LD_LIBRARY_PATH etc.

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 7:24 AM
Reserved
Mar 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 30, 2011, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:14 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 26, 2009, 12:00 AM