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
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.073 (94.1th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 94th percentile — 94.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.073 · newest: 0.073 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42386/ (exploit)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103 (vdb-entry)
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5 (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi (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.