Vulnerability Description
The glob function in glob.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains a buffer overflow during unescaping of user names with the ~ operator.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.26 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101535
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0805
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1879
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22332Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a159b53fa059947
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101535
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0805
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1879
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22332Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a159b53fa059947
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15804?
CVE-2017-15804 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The glob function in glob.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.27 contains a buffer overflow during unescaping of user names with the ~ operator.
How severe is CVE-2017-15804?
CVE-2017-15804 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-2017-15804?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.