CVE-2016-2037 (GCVE-0-2016-2037)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-02-22 15:05 – Updated: 2024-08-05 23:17
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
6 references
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|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/4 | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035067 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
| http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3483 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/22/4 | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
| http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2906-1 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82293 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
Date Public
2016-01-19 00:00
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