GNU C Library up to 2.3.4 Argument getgrouplist Array memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GNU C Library up to 2.3.4. The affected element is the function getgrouplist of the component Argument Handler. Performing a manipulation as part of Array results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-3590. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU C Library up to 2.3.4 (Software Library). This affects the function getgrouplist of the component Argument Handler. The manipulation as part of a Array leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The getgrouplist function in the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5, when invoked with a zero argument, writes to the passed pointer even if the specified array size is zero, leading to a buffer overflow and potentially allowing attackers to corrupt memory.

The weakness was presented 04/11/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-3590 since 04/10/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.3.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-133294 for similar entry. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: C Library 2.3.5

Timelineinfo

04/10/2019 🔍
04/11/2019 +1 days 🔍
04/11/2019 +0 days 🔍
08/28/2023 +1600 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: K12740406⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-3590 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3590
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-133293
SecurityFocus: 107871

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2019 07:10
Updated: 08/28/2023 13:04
Changes: 04/11/2019 07:10 (59), 05/28/2020 18:41 (2), 08/28/2023 13:04 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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