CVE-2016-3706
High
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the getaddrinfo function in sysdeps/posix/getaddrinfo.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving hostent conversion. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-4458.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Glibc
PublishedJun 10, 2016
First seenJun 10, 2016
How to fix
Update
- gnu glibc2.23 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu glibc | v < 2.23 | 2.23 |
| opensuse opensuse | 13.2 | — |
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