Vulnerability Description
The get_contents function in nss_files/files-XXX.c in the Name Service Switch (NSS) in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.20 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (heap corruption) or gain privileges via a long line in the NSS files database.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.19 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-G
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2172.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/7
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78092
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034196
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2985-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2985-2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262914
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/7
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-11
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17079
- https://sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2014-09/msg00088.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-G
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2172.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5277?
CVE-2015-5277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The get_contents function in nss_files/files-XXX.c in the Name Service Switch (NSS) in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.20 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (heap corrupt...
How severe is CVE-2015-5277?
CVE-2015-5277 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5277?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation, Gnu Glibc.