CVE-2016-4492

MEDIUM

libiberty - Buffer Overflow in do_type Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Buffer overflow in the do_type function in cplus-dem.c in libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted binary.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-05/msg00223.html
Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5
Issue Tracking x_refsource_confirm
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70926
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90014

Scores

CVSS v3 4.4
EPSS 0.0022
EPSS Percentile 44.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
gnu/libiberty
Published Feb 24, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026