VDB
DEBIAN-CVE-2016-6318
DEBIAN-CVE-2016-6318
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.800000190734863 HIGH
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field, involving longbuffer.
Risk Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.800000190734863
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:11 | cracklib2 | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:12 | cracklib2 | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:14 | cracklib2 | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:13 | cracklib2 | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Sep 7, 2016 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated