CWE Code: 119
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2015-12-17
Last Modified Date: 2017-07-01