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CVE-2016-2037

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5 EPSS 5.48%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-02-22 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-2037
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.5
EPSS
5.48%

Original NVD Description

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.