Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2037
The cpio_safer_name_suffix function in util.c in cpio 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted cpio file.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-2037
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:cpio:2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2037
30.66%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 96 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2037
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2037
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2037
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035067
cpio Out-of-Bounds Memory Write Error in cpio_safer_name_suffix() Lets Remote Users Cause the Target Application to Crash - SecurityTracker
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/22/4
oss-security - Re: CVE request: out-of-bounds write with cpio 2.11
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2906-1
USN-2906-1: GNU cpio vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3483
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3483-1 cpio
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82293
CPIO CVE-2016-2037 Out of Bounds Write Denial of Service Vulnerability
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/4
oss-security - CVE request: out-of-bounds write with cpio 2.11
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