CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0689

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The getgrouplist function in GNU libc (glibc) version 2.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code when a user is a member of a large number of groups, which can lead to a buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to attacks that lead to denial of service and potential execution of malicious code, which can affect the integrity and availability of systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update GNU libc to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The getgrouplist function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code when a user is a member of a large number of groups, which can cause a buffer overflow.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS