CVE-2016-6318

cracklib: Stack-based buffer overflow when parsing large GECOS field

Published Sep 7, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field, involving longbuffer.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-599-1 cracklib2 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2220-1 cracklib2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7245 Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field, involving longbuffer.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.0551}

epss

{'score': 0.03522}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:29 AM
Reserved
Jul 26, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 7, 2016, 7:28 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:50 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 16, 2016, 12:00 AM