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.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-494-1 | eglibc security update |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2985-1 | GNU C Library vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T23:40:15.642Z
Reserved: 2016-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-3075
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-06-01T20:59:03.043
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2016-3075
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
Ubuntu USN