CVE-2016-2226

moderate-risk

Published 2017-02-24

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.

Do I need to act?

9.3% chance of exploitation in next 30 days

EPSS score — moderate exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

1 public exploit available

42386

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 7.8/10 High

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Libiberty

Affected Vendors

Gnu

References (8)

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103

Issue Tracking https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42386/

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103

Issue Tracking https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42386/

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moderate-risk

Severity 24/34 · High

Exploitability 18/34 · Moderate

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal