CVE-2016-4491: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 24 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU libiberty | ||
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.1-5 | |
| debian/libiberty | 20210106-1 20230104-1 20240117-1 20241020-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90016
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70909
- https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-05/msg00105.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-4491
- https://gcc.gnu.org/viewcvs?rev=247056&root=gcc&view=rev
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-4491
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-4491
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4491
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4491
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4491?
CVE-2016-4491 is a vulnerability in the d_print_comp function in cp-demangle.c in libiberty that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted binary.
How does CVE-2016-4491 work?
CVE-2016-4491 triggers infinite recursion and a buffer overflow in the d_print_comp function, leading to a segmentation fault and crash.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4491?
CVE-2016-4491 affects the following software: binutils (versions up to 2.29), gdb (version 8.0-0ubuntu3), libiberty (versions up to 20131116-1ubuntu0.2), and valgrind (versions up to 1:3.12.0-1.1ubuntu2).
How can I fix CVE-2016-4491?
To fix CVE-2016-4491, upgrade binutils to version 2.29 or later, gdb to version 8.0-0ubuntu3 or later, libiberty to version 20131116-1ubuntu0.2 or later, and valgrind to version 1:3.12.0-1.1ubuntu2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-4491?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-4491 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
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