CVE-2005-2499

Low

Description

slocate before 2.7 does not properly process very long paths, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (updatedb exit and incomplete slocate database) via a certain crafted directory structure.

SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
ProductSlocate
PublishedAug 23, 2005
First seenAug 23, 2005

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
slocate slocate2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6—

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