Vulnerability Description
The pop_fail_stack function in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application crash) via vectors related to extended regular expression processing.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | < 2.28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/14/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76916Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=779392Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-06Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/14/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76916Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=779392Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-06Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8985?
CVE-2015-8985 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The pop_fail_stack function in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application crash) via vectors related to e...
How severe is CVE-2015-8985?
CVE-2015-8985 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8985?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.