The getgrouplist function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause…
Priority LOW 37Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · Partial · Partial
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
The getgrouplist function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code when a user is a member of a large number of groups, which can cause a buffer overflow.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.02176 82nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 2 advisories
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:* | 2.1 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:* | 2.1 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:* | 2.1 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:* | 2.1 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:workstation:*:*:*:*:* | 2.1 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:workstation_ia64:*:*:*:*:* | 2.1 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.1 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.1 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.1 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.1 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:workstation:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.1 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:workstation_ia64:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.1 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Remediation
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2003:325 Released 2003-11-12 · Red Hat rating Important: Updated glibc packages provide security and bug fixes
- Red Hat Linux 7.1
- Red Hat Linux 7.2
- Red Hat Linux 7.3
- Red Hat Linux 8.0
- Red Hat Linux 9
- RHSA-2003:249 Released 2003-08-22 · Red Hat rating Importantglibc security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1
- Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2003:249 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2003:249 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2003:249 |
| Red Hat Linux 7.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2003:325 |
| Red Hat Linux 7.2 | Fixed | RHSA-2003:325 |
| Red Hat Linux 7.3 | Fixed | RHSA-2003:325 |
| Red Hat Linux 8.0 | Fixed | RHSA-2003:325 |
| Red Hat Linux 9 | Fixed | RHSA-2003:325 |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2003:249 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2003-0689
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-q58h-j692-6gh6
References
Patch 1
Advisory 1
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Sources
- CVE-2003-0689 · CVE Program
- CVE-2003-0689 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-q58h-j692-6gh6 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2003-0689 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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