CVE-2016-4490

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: February 24, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Integer overflow in cp-demangle.c in libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted binary, related to inconsistent use of the long and int types for lengths.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/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.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70498
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90019
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70498
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.8%
76th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

gnu