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.

CVSS v3.0 7.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 6.8 MEDIUM

7.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

6.8^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687	Issue Tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42386/

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libiberty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2017-02-24 12:59

Updated : 2017-08-11 18:29

NVD link : CVE-2016-2226

Mitre link : CVE-2016-2226

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

CWE-190

Integer Overflow or Wraparound

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Products Affected

gnu

libiberty

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