Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field, involving longbuffer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cracklib Project | Cracklib | >= 2.9.0, < 2.9.6 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00122.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/16/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92478Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00023.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-25Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00122.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/16/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92478Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00023.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-25Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6318?
CVE-2016-6318 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field,...
How severe is CVE-2016-6318?
CVE-2016-6318 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6318?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cracklib Project Cracklib, Opensuse Leap, Debian Debian Linux.