CVE-2016-4021

Published May 26, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The read_binary function in buffer.c in pgpdump before 0.30 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via crafted input, as demonstrated by the \xa3\x03 string.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-768-1 pgpdump security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-5027 The read_binary function in buffer.c in pgpdump before 0.30 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via crafted input, as demonstrated by the \xa3\x03 string.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:17 AM
Reserved
Apr 14, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 26, 2016, 2:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:46 AM