CVE-2021-3998

glibc: Unexpected return value from realpath() could leak data based on the application

Published Aug 24, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in glibc. The realpath() function can mistakenly return an unexpected value, potentially leading to information leakage and disclosure of sensitive data.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-27188 A flaw was found in glibc. The realpath() function can mistakenly return an unexpected value, potentially leading to information leakage and disclosure of sensitive data.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5310-1 GNU C Library vulnerabilities
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