# CVE-2015-0235 (GHOST)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the __nss_hostname_digits_dots function in glibc 2.2, and other 2.x versions before 2.18, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) gethostbyname or (2) gethostbyname2 function, aka "GHOST."

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2015-0235
- CVSS: 10.0
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- EPSS: 94.56% (percentile 99.9)
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB · 2 Metasploit modules · 16 GitHub proofs of concept (first 2015-01-27)
- Published: 2015-01-28

## Affected

- gnu:glibc
- oracle:communications_application_session_controller
- oracle:communications_eagle_application_processor
- oracle:communications_eagle_lnp_application_processor
- oracle:communications_lsms
- oracle:communications_policy_management
- oracle:communications_session_border_controller
- oracle:communications_user_data_repository
- oracle:communications_webrtc_session_controller
- oracle:exalogic_infrastructure
- oracle:vm_virtualbox
- oracle:linux
- debian:debian_linux
- redhat:virtualization
- apple:mac_os_x
- ibm:pureapplication_system
- ibm:security_access_manager_for_enterprise_single_sign-on
- php:php

## References

- [other] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72325
- [advisory] http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142296726407499&w=2
- [other] http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21696131
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62883
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62691
- [other] http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- [advisory] http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.html
- [other] http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130974/Exim-GHOST-glibc-gethostbyname-Buffer-Overflow.html
- [other] https://support.apple.com/HT205375
- [advisory] http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722450701342&w=2
- [other] http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/269
- [other] http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/Vulnerabilities-resolved-in-TRITON-APX-Version-8-0
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62698
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62640
- [other] http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032909
- [other] http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- [other] https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa90
- [other] http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21696618
- [other] http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21696600
- [other] http://www.idirect.net/Partners/~/media/Files/CVE/iDirect-Posted-Common-Vulnerabilities-and-Exposures.pdf
- [advisory] http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
- [other] http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html
- [other] https://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/121879.aspx
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62688
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62865
- [other] http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- [other] http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21696243
- [advisory] http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142721102728110&w=2
- [advisory] http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.html
- [other] https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10100
- [other] http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62812
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62879
- [advisory] http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142781412222323&w=2
- [other] http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2015-0090.html
- [other] http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62871
- [other] http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62690
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62692
- [other] https://support.apple.com/HT205267
- [other] https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCO8x/StruxureWare+Data+Center+Operation+Software+Vulnerability+Fixes
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62681
- [other] https://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10671
- [other] http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21696526
- [advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/62667
- [other] https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04874668
- [advisory] http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:039
- [other] https://www.f-secure.com/en/web/labs_global/fsc-2015-1
- [other] http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21696602

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