Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting libgcc package, versions *


0.0
low

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 2.55% (91st percentile)
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NVD
7.8 high
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Red Hat
3.3 low

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-LIBGCC-1958647
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 5 Feb 2016

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Centos:7 libgcc.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libgcc package and not the libgcc package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.