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.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-494-1 | eglibc security update |
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 |
USN-3239-1 | GNU C Library vulnerabilities |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: debian
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T22:48:13.662Z
Reserved: 2015-12-27T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-1234
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-06-01T20:59:00.123
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2016-1234
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN