CVE-2016-2226 Information

Description

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

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/

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

7.8