CVE-2016-2037

cpio: out of bounds write

Published Feb 22, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 5.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-415-1 cpio security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3483-1 cpio security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2906-1 GNU cpio vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.30655}

epss

{'score': 0.25982}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:17 PM
Reserved
Jan 22, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 22, 2016, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:43 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 19, 2016, 12:00 AM