CVE-2016-4492

4.4 MEDIUM

Published: February 24, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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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:H/UI:N/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 Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90014

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70926

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking

https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-05/msg00223.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90014

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70926

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking

https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-05/msg00223.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

4.4 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.9%

77th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

gnu

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