CVE-2016-1234

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the glob implementation in GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.24, when GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long name.

Patch Available

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Score

7.5

Severity

High

Ecosystem

RPM

Publish Date

June 1, 2016

Modified Date

April 16, 2026

Score Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Versions