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CVE-2005-2499

slocate before 2.7 does not properly process very long paths, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (updatedb exit and incomplete slocate datab…

Impact

slocate before 2.7 does not properly process very long paths, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (updatedb exit and incomplete slocate database) via a certain crafted directory structure.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
SlocateSlocate
Versions 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

References