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CVE-2024-33599

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.

Severity
High 8.1
Published
6 May 2024
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
2.40
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
GNU C LibraryServers and applications · cpe:a:gnu:glibc
  • From 2.15 before 2.40

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33599
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-33599