CVE-2016-6318

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CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

EPSS

<1%p52

Published

Sep 7, 2016 (Sep 7, 2016)

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field, involving longbuffer.

Vendors: cracklib project opensuse debian
Products: cracklib, leap, debian linux
Weakness: CWE-787
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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