GNU glibc CVE-2018-6551 Multiple Local Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

BID:104608

Info

GNU glibc CVE-2018-6551 Multiple Local Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 104608
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2018-6551
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Feb 02 2018 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 02 2018 12:00AM
Credit: The vendor reported these issues.
Vulnerable: GNOME glib 2.26
GNOME glib 2.25
GNOME glib 2.24.2
GNOME glib 2.24.1
GNOME glib 2.24
GNOME glib 2.25.9
GNOME glib 2.25.8
GNOME glib 2.25.7
GNOME glib 2.25.6
GNOME glib 2.25.5
GNOME glib 2.25.4
GNOME glib 2.25.3
GNOME glib 2.25.2
GNOME glib 2.25.17
GNOME glib 2.25.16
GNOME glib 2.25.15
GNOME glib 2.25.14
GNOME glib 2.25.13
GNOME glib 2.25.12
GNOME glib 2.25.11
GNOME glib 2.25.10
GNOME glib 2.25.1
Not Vulnerable: GNOME glib 2.27

Discussion

GNU glibc CVE-2018-6551 Multiple Local Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

GNU glibc is prone to multiple local integer-overflow vulnerabilities.

An attacker can exploit these issues to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

GNU glibc CVE-2018-6551 Multiple Local Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

GNU glibc CVE-2018-6551 Multiple Local Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

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