CVE-2024-33602 nscd: netgroup cache assumes NSS callback uses in-buffer strings
An attacker can trigger memory corruption in the nscd netgroup cache if the NSS callback misuses buffers, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-33602?
CVE-2024-33602 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 6 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
nscd: netgroup cache assumes NSS callback uses in-buffer strings
The Name Service Cache Daemon's (nscd) netgroup cache can corrupt memory when the NSS callback does not store all strings in the provided buffer. The flaw was introduced in glibc 2.15 when the cache was added to nscd.
This vulnerability is only present in the nscd binary.
Weakness: CWE-466
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-33602?
It affects 11 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Gnu Glibc, Netapp Element Software, Netapp H300s Firmware, Netapp H410c Firmware, Netapp H410s Firmware and 5 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33602?
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-2024-33602 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-33602 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as AZL-40319, BELL-CVE-2024-33602, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-33602, GHSA-f4pv-q5f7-2h55, MINI-46ch-3gj4-6262, MINI-chpf-v3qh-r4vh and 1 more.