Description
The getaddrinfo function in glibc before 2.15, when compiled with libidn and the AI_IDN flag is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by an internationalized domain name to ping6.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-165-1 | eglibc security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3169-1 | eglibc security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2013-7188 | The getaddrinfo function in glibc before 2.15, when compiled with libidn and the AI_IDN flag is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by an internationalized domain name to ping6. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T18:09:16.606Z
Reserved: 2015-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2013-7424
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Status : Modified
Published: 2015-08-26T19:59:00.110
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2013-7424
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD