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CVE-2005-3590 Details
Description
The getgrouplist function in the GNU C library (glibc) before version 2.3.5, when invoked with a zero argument, writes to the passed pointer even if the specified array size is zero, leading to a buffer overflow and potentially allowing attackers to corrupt memory.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=661 | CVE | Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K12740406 | CVE | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107871 | CVE | |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=661 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K12740406 | [email protected] | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107871 | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| gnu glibc | < 2.3.5 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 3, 2019 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 11, 2019 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |