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7.8
HIGH CVSS 3.0
CVE-2016-2226
Libiberty Integer Overflow Arbitrary Code Execution
Description

Integer overflow in the string_appends function in cplus-dem.c in libiberty allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable, which triggers a buffer overflow.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 24, 2017, 8:59 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 20, 2025, 1:37 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2016-2226 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Gnu libiberty
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
The vulnerability in Libiberty can be remediated by updating the affected packages.
  • Upgrade the affected packages.
  • Update the affected packages.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2016-2226 has a 4 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2016-2226.

URL Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687 Issue Tracking
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42386/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687 Issue Tracking
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42386/
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-2226 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-2226 weaknesses.

CAPEC-8: Buffer Overflow in an API Call Buffer Overflow in an API Call CAPEC-9: Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables CAPEC-14: Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow CAPEC-24: Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow CAPEC-42: MIME Conversion MIME Conversion CAPEC-44: Overflow Binary Resource File Overflow Binary Resource File CAPEC-45: Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links CAPEC-46: Overflow Variables and Tags Overflow Variables and Tags CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion CAPEC-100: Overflow Buffers Overflow Buffers CAPEC-123: Buffer Manipulation Buffer Manipulation CAPEC-92: Forced Integer Overflow Forced Integer Overflow

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2016-2226 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2016-2226 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103
    Added Reference https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42386/
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 12, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42386/ [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 28, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90103 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 27, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5 Third Party Advisory, Mailing List
    Changed Reference Type https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687 No Types Assigned https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687 Issue Tracking
    Added CWE CWE-190
    Added CWE CWE-119
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libiberty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Base CVSS Score: 6.8
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

10.40 }} 0.54%

score

0.92854

percentile