Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-6318
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field, involving longbuffer.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-6318
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cracklib_project:cracklib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-6318
0.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 38 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-6318
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-6318
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-6318
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
[GitHub] [bookkeeper] padma81 opened a new issue #2746: Security Vulnerabilities in CentOS 7 image, Upgrade image to CentOS 8 -Apache Mail Archives
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/16/2
oss-security - cracklib: Stack-based buffer overflow when parsing large GECOS fieldMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00023.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2220-1] cracklib2 security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-25
CrackLib: Buffer overflow (GLSA 201612-25) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00122.html
openSUSE-SU-2016:2204-1: moderate: Security update for cracklibMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92478
cracklib CVE-2016-6318 Local Stack Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
[GitHub] [bookkeeper] padma81 opened a new issue #2746: Security Vulnerabilities in CentOS 7 image, Upgrade image to CentOS 8 -Apache Mail Archives
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