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CVE-2024-33599
nscd: Stack-based buffer overflow in netgroup cache
Vulnerability Description
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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
The GNU C Library
View all reports →Affected Software
glibc
Vulnerable Versions:
2.15
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 6th, 2024
Last Modified:
July 14th, 2026
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
No vector data available