Buffer overflow in Gnu Libiberty
CVE-2016-2226
Integer overflow in the string_appends function in cplus-dem.c in libiberty allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.073 (93.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Gnu Libiberty
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-2226?
- CVE-2016-2226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Libiberty, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-02-24.
- How severe is CVE-2016-2226?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-2226 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.