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CVE-2015-5229: Red Hat Enterprise Linux memory allocation can cause crash
CVE-2015-5229 · published 10 years ago
Summary
The standard memory routine in Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6.7 and 7.2 may leave parts of memory un‑cleared. This can let a specially crafted request make the system hang or crash. Install the latest security updates from Red Hat to fix the problem.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| redhat | enterprise_linux |
6.7 7.2 cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_desktop |
7.0 cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_hpc_node |
7.0 cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_hpc_node:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_hpc_node_eus |
7.2 cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_hpc_node_eus:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server |
7.0 cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_aus |
7.2 cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_eus |
7.2 cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_workstation |
7.0 cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
The calloc function in the glibc package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.7 and 7.2 does not properly initialize memory areas, which might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of...
The calloc function in the glibc package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.7 and 7.2 does not properly initialize memory areas, which might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (hang or crash) via unspecified vectors.
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0176.html Vendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.h...
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84172
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1246713 Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256285 Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1293976 Vendor Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10150
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-17DEPRECATED: Code
Timeline
Published8 Apr 2016
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-5229 · NVD
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