CVE-2015-5277
HighSummary
The get_contents function in the GNU C Library (glibc) before version 2.20 may allow local users to cause a denial of service (heap corruption) or gain privileges via a long line in the NSS files database.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to serious availability issues and unauthorized privilege escalation by local users, posing a threat to data integrity and confidentiality.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the GNU C Library to version 2.20 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The get_contents function in nss_files/files-XXX.c in the Name Service Switch (NSS) in GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.20 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (heap corruption) or gain privileges via a long line in the NSS files database.