CVE-2015-7510 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in systemd's nss-mymachines module allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-7510?
CVE-2015-7510 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Systemd Project Systemd, published on 25 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the getpwnam and getgrnam functions of the NSS module nss-mymachines in systemd.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7510?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Systemd Project Systemd.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7510?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-7510 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7510 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Systemd Project Systemd
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-7510, GHSA-65cx-r47g-rqpv.