Vulnerability Description
The GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains an off-by-one error leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in the glob function in glob.c, related to the processing of home directories using the ~ operator followed by a long string.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.26 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101521
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0805
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1879
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22320Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101521
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0805
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1879
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22320Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15670?
CVE-2017-15670 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains an off-by-one error leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in the glob function in glob.c, related to the processing of home directories us...
How severe is CVE-2017-15670?
CVE-2017-15670 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15670?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.