Heap-based buffer overflow in the __nss_hostname_digits_dots function in glibc 2.2, and other 2.x versions before 2.18, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) gethostbyname or (2) gethostbyname2 function, aka "GHOST."
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-139-1 | eglibc security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3142-1 | eglibc security update |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2485-1 | GNU C Library vulnerability |
Fixes
Solution
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Workaround
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References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T04:03:10.392Z
Reserved: 2014-11-18T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2015-0235
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2015-01-28T19:59:00.063
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2015-0235
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
Debian DSA
Ubuntu USN