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.
The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/4 | mailing list |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035067 | vdb entry |
| http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3483 | vendor advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/22/4 | mailing list |
| http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2906-1 | vendor advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82293 | vdb entry |