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CVE-2016-2226
Integer overflow in the string_appends function in cplus-dem.c in libiberty allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a…
High7.8EPSS 7.2%
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- mitre
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.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | High7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 7.2% · top 5.7% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 7.8.
Weakness
Affected products
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References (4)
- 42386 (opens in a new tab)exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DBx_transferred
- 90103 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDx_transferred
- [oss-security] 20160505 Re: CVE Request: No Demangling During Analysis of Untrusted Binaries (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=69687 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
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