CVE-2016-4492: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 24 2017(Updated: )
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.
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/ht | 2.1.0+repack1-5 | |
| 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/90014
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70926
- https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-05/msg00223.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-4492
- https://gcc.gnu.org/viewcvs/gcc?view=revision&revision=238313
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-4492
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-4492
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4492
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4492
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4492?
CVE-2016-4492 is a vulnerability in the libiberty library that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2016-4492 affect the affected software?
CVE-2016-4492 affects the binutils, gdb, libiberty, and valgrind packages on Ubuntu and Debian.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4492?
The severity of CVE-2016-4492 is not specified.
How can I fix CVE-2016-4492?
To fix CVE-2016-4492, update the affected packages to the recommended versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-4492?
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