GNU C Library up to 2.1 manual/search.texi return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in GNU C Library up to 2.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file manual/search.texi. Executing a manipulation with the input tdelete can lead to return value. This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-0199. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GNU C Library up to 2.1 (Software Library). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file manual/search.texi. The manipulation with the input value tdelete leads to a return value vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/06/2020. The advisory is available at cee.studio. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0199. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at ftp.gnu.org.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: C Library 2.2

Timelineinfo

10/06/2020 🔍
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11/16/2020 +41 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: cee.studio
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0199 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0199
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-162298

Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2020 17:16
Updated: 11/16/2020 18:14
Changes: 10/06/2020 17:16 (16), 10/06/2020 17:17 (25), 11/15/2020 10:20 (4), 11/16/2020 18:11 (2), 11/16/2020 18:14 (14)
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