Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Feb 24, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-4493
CVE-2016-4493
Description
The demangle_template_value_parm and do_hpacc_template_literal functions in cplus-dem.c in libiberty allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted binary.
Affected products
1Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
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References
4- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5nvdMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-05/msg00223.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cginvdIssue Tracking
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/90014nvd
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