Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in cpio 2.11 from the Debian and Ubuntu Vendors
CVE-2016-2037

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Cpio
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 February 2016

Summary

The cpio 2.11 utility has a vulnerability in the cpio_safer_name_suffix function, which can be exploited by remote attackers. By crafting a malicious cpio file, attackers can trigger an out-of-bounds write condition, leading to potential service disruptions. This vulnerability highlights the importance of ensuring that proper validations are in place when handling input files.

References

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

EPSS Score

30% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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