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CVE-2016-4492

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.4 EPSS 1.92%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-02-24 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-4492
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.4
EPSS
1.92%

Original NVD Description

Buffer overflow in the do_type function in cplus-dem.c in libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted binary.