CVE-2016-2226

Integer overflow in the string_appends function in cplus-dem.c in libiberty allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Score

CVSS 3.0 7.8 High

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2017-02-24

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-119, CWE-190

Affected products

• Libiberty (Gnu)

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103
• https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42386/