gsd-2015-5277
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:20
Details
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.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2015-5277


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      "lastModifiedDate": "2023-02-12T23:15Z",
      "publishedDate": "2015-12-17T19:59Z"
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}


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