CVE-2016-3075

glibc: Stack overflow in nss_dns_getnetbyname_r

Published Jun 1, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 7.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the nss_dns implementation of the getnetbyname function in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.24 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a long name.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-494-1 eglibc security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2985-1 GNU C Library vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:40 PM
Reserved
Mar 10, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 1, 2016, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:44 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 29, 2016, 12:00 AM