CVE-2016-1234

glibc: Stack-based buffer overflow in glob with GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC and crafted directory

Published Jun 1, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 5.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the glob implementation in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.24, when GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long name.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-494-1 eglibc security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-2335 Stack-based buffer overflow in the glob implementation in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.24, when GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long name.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3239-1 GNU C Library vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
debian
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 10:48 PM
Reserved
Dec 27, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 1, 2016, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:41 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 7, 2016, 12:00 AM