What is the severity of CVE-2016-2037?

CVE-2016-2037 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2037?

To fix CVE-2016-2037, you should upgrade to a version of GNU cpio newer than 2.11 or apply relevant patches provided by your distribution.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-2037?

CVE-2016-2037 affects GNU cpio version 2.11 and specific versions of Debian Linux 7.0 and 8.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2037?

CVE-2016-2037 is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

Can CVE-2016-2037 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-2037 can be exploited remotely through crafted cpio files.

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CVE-2016-2037

medium

6.5

CWE

119

22/2/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2037: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Feb 22 2016(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GNU cpio	=2.11
Debian Debian Linux	=7.0
Debian Debian Linux	=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2037?
CVE-2016-2037 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2037?
To fix CVE-2016-2037, you should upgrade to a version of GNU cpio newer than 2.11 or apply relevant patches provided by your distribution.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-2037?
CVE-2016-2037 affects GNU cpio version 2.11 and specific versions of Debian Linux 7.0 and 8.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2037?
CVE-2016-2037 is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2037 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2037 can be exploited remotely through crafted cpio files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2037?
CVE-2016-2037 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2037?
To fix CVE-2016-2037, you should upgrade to a version of GNU cpio newer than 2.11 or apply relevant patches provided by your distribution.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-2037?
CVE-2016-2037 affects GNU cpio version 2.11 and specific versions of Debian Linux 7.0 and 8.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2037?
CVE-2016-2037 is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2037 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2037 can be exploited remotely through crafted cpio files.