CVE-2016-2226 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable due to an integer overflow in libiberty's string handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-2226?
CVE-2016-2226 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2226?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Libiberty.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2226?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2016-2226 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-2226 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-2226, GHSA-pcjp-97ph-pm6p, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-2226.