CVE-2016-2226

gcc: Exploitable buffer overflow

Published Feb 24, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 7.2% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-552-1 binutils security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3337-1 Valgrind vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3367-1 gdb vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3368-1 libiberty vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4336-2 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.09854}

epss

{'score': 0.10397}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.05983}

epss

{'score': 0.09854}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:24 PM
Reserved
Feb 6, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 24, 2017, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:43 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 5, 2016, 12:00 AM