GNU C Library 2.21 File Pointer nss_files code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in GNU C Library 2.21. This impacts the function nss_files of the component File Pointer Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-8121. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GNU C Library 2.21 (Software Library). This affects the function nss_files of the component File Pointer Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-17. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was shared 03/06/2015 with Red Hat (Website). The advisory is shared at patchwork.sourceware.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-8121 since 10/10/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83867 (openSUSE Security Update : glibc / glibc-testsuite / glibc-utils / etc (openSUSE-2015-383)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196484 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Eglibc, Glibc Vulnerabilities (USN-2985-1)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at patchwork.sourceware.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (83867), SecurityFocus (BID 73038†), SecurityTracker (ID 1031838†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49489†). The entries VDB-10583, VDB-75092, VDB-79344 and VDB-80610 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Nessus ID: 83867
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : glibc / glibc-testsuite / glibc-utils / etc (openSUSE-2015-383)
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: ALAS-2015-495
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Patch: patchwork.sourceware.org

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10/10/2014 +647 days 🔍
03/06/2015 +147 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: USN-2985-1
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-8121 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8121
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73929
SecurityFocus: 73038 - GNU glibc CVE-2014-8121 Infinite Loop Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031838 - Glibc nss_files File Pointer Reset Lets Remote Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 49489 - GlibC <=2.21 Remote DoS via nss_files Database, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 10:43
Updated: 04/12/2022 18:31
Changes: 03/10/2015 10:43 (70), 06/25/2017 08:43 (9), 04/12/2022 18:16 (4), 04/12/2022 18:24 (1), 04/12/2022 18:31 (1)
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