CVE-2016-4493

Description

The demangle_template_value_parm and do_hpacc_template_literal functions in cplus-dem.c in libiberty allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted binary.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory gnu.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-05/msg00223.html mailing list patch vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5 mailing list third party advisory patch
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70926 issue tracking
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90014 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4493?
CVE-2016-4493 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4493?
To fix CVE-2016-4493, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-4493 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-4493 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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