CVE-2015-8982
High
Description
Integer overflow in the strxfrm function in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.21 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Glibc
PublishedMar 15, 2017
First seenMar 15, 2017
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu glibc | v ≤ 2.20 | — |
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