CVE-2009-5155
High
Description
In the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.28, parse_reg_exp in posix/regcomp.c misparses alternatives, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) or trigger an incorrect result by attempting a regular-expression match.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Glibc
PublishedFeb 26, 2019
First seenFeb 26, 2019
How to fix
Update
- gnu glibc2.28 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu glibc | v < 2.28 | 2.28 |
| netapp cloud_backup | No range specified | — |
| netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility | No range specified | — |
| netapp steelstore_cloud_integrated_storage | No range specified | — |
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