CVE-2024-33600

nscd: Null pointer crashes after notfound response

Description

nscd: Null pointer crashes after notfound response If the Name Service Cache Daemon's (nscd) cache fails to add a not-found netgroup response to the cache, the client request can result in a null pointer dereference. This flaw was introduced in glibc 2.15 when the cache was added to nscd. This vulnerability is only present in the nscd binary.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: The GNU C Library glibc
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://sourceware.org/git/?p=glibc.git;a=blob;f=advisories/GLIBC-SA-2024-0006
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240524-0013/
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00026.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/22/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-33600?
CVE-2024-33600 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-33600?
To fix CVE-2024-33600, 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-2024-33600 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-33600 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-33600?
CVE-2024-33600 affects The GNU C Library glibc.
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