CVE-2016-2037

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.

Score

CVSS 3.0 6.5 Medium

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2016-02-22

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-119

Affected products

• Debian Linux (Debian)
• Cpio (Gnu)

References

• http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3483
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/4
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/22/4
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82293
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035067
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2906-1