Out-of-bounds Write Affecting cracklib package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-CRACKLIB-1964928
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed16 Aug 2016

Introduced: 16 Aug 2016

CVE-2016-6318  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Centos:7 cracklib.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream cracklib package and not the cracklib package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Scores

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