Buffer overflow in Gnu Glibc

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…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.015 (81.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33599?
CVE-2024-33599 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Glibc, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2024-05-06.
How severe is CVE-2024-33599?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-33599 known to be exploited?
7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.