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CVE-2016-2037
MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-02-22T15:59:00.127 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:43:18.150

Summary

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.

Affected products

gnu — cpio

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References

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