CVE-2016-4489 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Integer overflow in the gnu_special function in libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted binary, related to the "demangling of virtual tables."

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Libiberty	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-190

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90017
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70492Issue Tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90017
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70492Issue Tracking

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4489?

CVE-2016-4489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the gnu_special function in libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted binary, related to the "demangling of virtua...

How severe is CVE-2016-4489?

CVE-2016-4489 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4489?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Libiberty.