CVE-2016-2226: Buffer Overflow
Integer overflow in the stringappends function in cplus-dem.c in libi ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2226?
CVE-2016-2226 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable, which triggers a buffer overflow.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2226?
The severity of CVE-2016-2226 is not specified.
How does CVE-2016-2226 impact binutils on Ubuntu?
CVE-2016-2226 affects binutils version up to 2.28 on Ubuntu Xenial (16.04.8+).
How does CVE-2016-2226 impact libiberty on Ubuntu?
CVE-2016-2226 affects libiberty version up to 20160215-1ubuntu0.2 on Ubuntu Xenial (16.04.8+) and version up to 20131116-1ubuntu0.2 on Ubuntu Trusty (14.04.8+).
How does CVE-2016-2226 impact valgrind on Ubuntu?
CVE-2016-2226 affects valgrind version up to 1:3.12.0~ on Ubuntu Yakkety (16.10+), version up to 1:3.11.0-1ubuntu4.2 on Ubuntu Xenial (16.04.8+), and version up to 1:3.10.1-1ubuntu3~14.5 on Ubuntu Trusty (14.04.8+).
How does CVE-2016-2226 impact gdb on Ubuntu?
CVE-2016-2226 affects gdb version up to 7.11.1-0ubuntu1~16.5 on Ubuntu Xenial (16.04.8+) and version up to 7.7.1-0ubuntu5~14.04.3 on Ubuntu Trusty (14.04.8+).
How does CVE-2016-2226 impact binutils on Debian?
CVE-2016-2226 affects binutils version up to 2.41-5 on Debian.
How does CVE-2016-2226 impact ht on Debian?
CVE-2016-2226 affects ht version up to 2.1.0+repack1-5 on Debian.
How does CVE-2016-2226 impact libiberty on Debian?
CVE-2016-2226 affects libiberty on Debian, but no specific version is mentioned.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-2226?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-2226 at the following references: [Reference 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5), [Reference 2](https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687), [Reference 3](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103).