Integer Overflow Vulnerability in libiberty Affects GNU Compiler Collection
CVE-2016-4489

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Libiberty
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2017

What is CVE-2016-4489?

An integer overflow vulnerability exists within the gnu_special function in libiberty, allowing remote attackers to execute crafted binaries that lead to a denial of service condition, resulting in a segmentation fault and subsequent application crash. This vulnerability specifically affects the demangling of virtual tables, rendering the system vulnerable during the analysis of untrusted binaries.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90017
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https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70492
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-4489 : Integer Overflow Vulnerability in libiberty Affects GNU Compiler Collection