CVE-2016-2037

6.5 MEDIUM

Published: February 22, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

The cpio_safer_name_suffix function in util.c in cpio 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted cpio file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3483

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/4

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/22/4

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82293

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035067

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2906-1

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3483