CVE-2016-1234
High
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the glob implementation in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.24, when GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long name.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Glibc
PublishedJun 1, 2016
First seenJun 1, 2016
How to fix
Update
- gnu glibc2.24 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu glibc | v < 2.24 | 2.24 |
| opensuse leap | 42.1 | — |
| opensuse opensuse | 13.2 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 23 | — |
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