CVE-2016-6318
High
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field, involving longbuffer.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Cracklib
PublishedSep 7, 2016
First seenSep 7, 2016
How to fix
Update
- cracklib_project cracklib2.9.6 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| cracklib_project cracklib | 2.9.0 ≤ v < 2.9.6 | 2.9.6 |
| opensuse leap | 42.1 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 8.0 | — |
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