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CVE-2024-33599

8.1 · HIGH

nscd: Stack-based buffer overflow in netgroup cache If the Name Service Cache Daemon's (nscd) fixed size cache is exhausted by client requests then a subsequent client request for netgroup data ma…

Published May 6, 2024CWE-121EPSS 1.31%

Overview

CVE-2024-33599 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

nscd: Stack-based buffer overflow in netgroup cache

If the Name Service Cache Daemon's (nscd) fixed size cache is exhausted

by client requests then a subsequent client request for netgroup data

may result in a stack-based buffer overflow. This flaw was introduced

in glibc 2.15 when the cache was added to nscd.

This vulnerability is only present in the nscd binary.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/22/5Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00026.htmlRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0011/Refsourceware.org/git/?p=glibc.git;a=blob;f=advisories/GLIBC-SA-2024-0005Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/22/5Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00026.htmlRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0011/Refsourceware.org/git/?p=glibc.git;a=blob;f=advisories/GLIBC-SA-2024-0005Refcert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33599?

CVE-2024-33599 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-33599?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-33599?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-33599?

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