CVE-2005-2499

Description

slocate before 2.7 does not properly process very long paths, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (updatedb exit and incomplete slocate database) via a certain crafted directory structure.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014751	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/19034	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9538	vdb entry signature
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-346.html	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22316	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14640	vdb entry
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-345.html	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-747.html	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2499?: CVE-2005-2499 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2499?: To fix CVE-2005-2499, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-2499 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-2499 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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