SB2015012803 - Slackware Linux update for glibc
Published: January 28, 2015 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2015012803
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0235)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in the __nss_hostname_digits_dots function in glibc. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) gethostbyname or (2) gethostbyname2 function.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.